The Age of the Drone Barrage Why Cheap Mass, Artificial Intelligence and Saturation Attacks Are Rewriting the Economics of Global Air Power

The Global Institute for Strategic Studies (GISS)September 2026 Executive Summary A profound transformation in military power is becoming visible through the wars and security crises of 2026. The expanding use of long-range drones, increasingly sophisticated unmanned systems, electronic warfare and artificial intelligence is challenging assumptions that shaped air power for decades. The ability to conduct […]