War’s new rule: Cheap drones are beating billion-dollar militaries
The war in Ukraine and the Iran conflict have highlighted the West's weakness in terms of cost-to-effect ratio, with expensive interceptor missiles being used to neutralize relatively inexpensive drones. The conflict has led to a significant depletion of advanced weaponry, with coalition forces using over 11,000 munitions in just over two weeks, at a total cost nearing $26 billion.
The Iran conflict has exposed a weakness in Western defence readiness. Coalition forces have used over 11,000 munitions in two weeks, at a cost of nearly $26 billion. The use of expensive interceptor missiles to neutralize drones has highlighted a cost-to-effect ratio issue. Iranian forces have averaged 33 missile launches and 94 drone strikes per day since day five. The depletion of advanced weaponry is a major concern, with some supplies being exhausted at an alarming rate. The conflict has shifted the strategic paradigm to 'Command of the Reload', where the ability to maintain production and replenish critical supplies is key.
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