The Strategic Imperative for the US Army to Develop a Comprehensive Counter UAS Strategy
Abstract
The 2018 National Defense Strategy reminds military leaders that America has no preordained right to victory on future battlefields. Observable lessons from recent conflicts suggest that military leaders, at least in some services, are failing to suitably prioritize a critical threat to future operations unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Recent conflicts involving state and non-state actors, and the acquisition priorities of US rivals provide evidence that future battlefields will contain the widespread use of UAS. The re-emergence of long-term geopolitical competition with rivals employing a variety of drones, rapid diffusion of drone technologies throughout every operational region, and adversary warfighting concepts that integrate drones into effective offensive operations result in a strategic imperative for the US Army to develop and implement a counter-UAS strategy. This strategy must provide a framework for improving the acquisition process to better leverage emerging technologies and develop a comprehensive soldier training program that integrates these technologies to regain the initiative through improved warfighting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1177045
Entities
People
- Edward A. Guelfi
Organizations
- Marine Corps University