2/ Over the last year, there have been multiple events where uncrewed systems have launched other uncrewed systems and weapons to attack Russian forces. This has occured at sea and on land. It represents next generation robotic warfare.
3/ It is transforming the character of war. But to fully exploit this capability, military institutions must make tough decisions about the balance of crewed and uncrewed systems, as well as the balance between exquisite and cheap, massed systems.
4/ Military institutions around the world need to move quickly to innovate in three key areas: 1. New warfighting concepts and ideas that incorporate next-gen robotic capabilities; 2. New organisational constructs that exploits it; and 3. Evolved leadership models to drive change.
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