THE CONTRIBUTION OF DRONES AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE RUSSIA – UKRAINE WAR: A NEW ERA OF MILITARY TACTICS Cover Image

THE CONTRIBUTION OF DRONES AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE RUSSIA – UKRAINE WAR: A NEW ERA OF MILITARY TACTICS
THE CONTRIBUTION OF DRONES AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE RUSSIA – UKRAINE WAR: A NEW ERA OF MILITARY TACTICS

Author(s): Ioana Hermina Păiuș
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: Drones; Intelligence; Russia-Ukraine War; Military Strategy; Autonomous Systems; Battlefield Innovation; Global Security; Asymmetric Warfare;

Summary/Abstract: The Russia-Ukraine war has marked a pivotal shift in modern military strategy, driven by the integration of drones and advanced intelligence systems. This conflict underscores the increasing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strikes. By analyzing the role of drones and intelligence, this article explores how these technologies have reshaped military tactics, minimized human risk, and enhanced real-time decision-making. Drones have proven particularly effective in asymmetric warfare, where rapid intelligence and operational flexibility are crucial, shifting power dynamics and enabling more decentralized command structures. The research also examines the operational, ethical, and legal implications of drone warfare, focusing on the contrasting approaches of Russia’s military-grade systems and Ukraine’s use of commercial UAVs. Insights are drawn from case studies and data from the conflict, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and reduce human intervention. Furthermore, the research addresses the broader impact of drone technology on global military doctrine and security, suggesting that these systems will shape future warfare by blurring the lines between traditional military domains and presenting challenges for international governance.

  • Issue Year: 1/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 185-203
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English
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