""This is a technology that we embrace, or we lose. The rise of these systems, the commoditization of cheap, distributed, precision kill weapons, is something seen every day in Ukraine.""
""Anti-access and area-denial strategies rely on a mix of weaponry that's spread out and layered. China's broad A2/AD strategy relies on a vast network of missile defenses, electronic warfare systems, drones, and naval capabilities.""
""For offensive action, the admiral noted that war with Iran had demonstrated the success of the new Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS drone, an American-made one-way attack weapon based on the Iranian-designed Shahed.""
US military leaders emphasize the need for a larger arsenal of affordable, precision-kill weapons to maintain an edge in future conflicts. The effectiveness of low-cost systems, such as drones and missiles, has been evident in recent conflicts, including Ukraine and Iran. These weapons are crucial for anti-access and area-denial strategies, particularly against adversaries with extensive arsenals. The US Indo-Pacific Command highlights the importance of embracing these technologies to ensure operational freedom in contested areas like the Taiwan Strait.
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