Summary
A defense CEO stated that the kind of drone attack Ukraine conducted against Russia could happen in the United States. The Ukrainian drone operation, called "Operation Spiderweb," demonstrated vulnerabilities that some experts believe could be exploited elsewhere, including the U.S.
Key Facts
- Defense CEO Matt McCrann warned that a drone attack similar to Ukraine's operation could occur in the U.S.
- Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" hit a third of Russia's strategic aviation fleet using drones.
- The drones were equipped with explosives to target aircraft on the ground.
- Ukrainian agents used creative methods, like renting offices and warehouses in Russia, to coordinate the attack.
- Counter-drone technology is a growing business, with developments needed to keep up with evolving threats.
- More than 150 combat drones were used in the Ukrainian operation.
- The U.S. is developing advanced defenses against drone threats, including the "Golden Dome" project.
