Drones are transforming modern warfare—and creating a new and rapidly evolving threat to America’s national security.

In this episode of Peace Through Strength Podcast, hosts Laurence F. Sanford, ASCF Vice President–Operations, and Joy Votrobek, ASCF Vice President–Communications, take a deep dive into the growing danger posed by unmanned aerial systems with Alan W. Dowd, Senior Fellow with the American Security Council Foundation. Dowd writes extensively on national defense, foreign policy, and international security.

From drones flying unchecked over U.S. military installations to the battlefield lessons emerging from the war in Ukraine, this conversation examines how inexpensive, readily available drone technology is changing the nature of warfare.

How vulnerable are America’s military bases and critical infrastructure? How can the United States defend against large numbers of low-cost drones without spending millions to counter weapons that may cost only a fraction of that amount? And what can the United States learn from Ukraine, where drones have become an essential weapon for both offensive and defensive operations?

The discussion explores the urgent need for America to adapt its defense strategy, invest in effective counter-drone technologies, and prepare for a future in which drone warfare—and potentially drone swarms—could become a defining element of national security.

The drone age is here. Is America ready?