The USA is lagging in drone development: what Ukraine's experience has shown.

The USA is falling behind in the development of combat drones

According to inkorr.com: According to information from the Politico portal, the American armed forces face serious difficulties in developing and utilizing combat drones compared to Ukraine and Russia. Experts note that the USA is behind in creating advanced unmanned aerial vehicles that are already actively used in combat operations.

One Marine Corps veteran emphasized that American military personnel are struggling to keep up with cutting-edge technologies due to stereotypes formed as a result of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. In contrast, Ukraine has demonstrated how drones and artificial intelligence can fundamentally change the situation on the battlefield.

Experts urge the Pentagon to simplify procurement processes, enhance the involvement of commercial manufacturing capacities, and purchase ready-made components in the market.

At the same time, Ukrainian military personnel have already acquired the skills for effective drone use, while in the USA this process is just beginning to develop. Previously, a successful experiment was conducted in the USA where an FPV drone managed to shoot down an unmanned aerial vehicle outside military zones.

In general, the research by the Politico portal indicates that the USA is lagging in the development and implementation of combat drones compared to their Ukrainian and Russian counterparts. Experts are examining the reasons for this lag and proposing recommendations for improving the situation in this crucial field.

In the context of modern combat conflicts, the technological advantage in using drones is becoming increasingly critical. The USA, with its vast resources, faces the challenge of adapting and enhancing its military technologies. Whether the Pentagon can accelerate the processes of developing and utilizing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles remains to be seen.