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Drones Don’t Render Traditional Weaponry Obsolete

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Advances in drone technology and artificial intelligence seem destined to transform defense planning and budgeting.

But we shouldn’t assume these innovations will render obsolete manned weapons systems.

We still need manned warships and fighter jets to deter China , authors say.

Drones are complementary to and force multipliers of infantry, armor, and artillery units.

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87

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86

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54

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informal

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English

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not hateful

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long-living

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