Drone Academy · Contents · Chapter 9 · Nederlandse versie
Chapter 9: Future & Trends
Autonomy and AI target recognition, the emerging autonomous air-to-air UAS, layered European defence initiatives, and interceptor drones as an answer to the cost asymmetry.
9.1Autonomy & AI target recognition
When a drone no longer needs a datalink to fight.
Read §9.1 →9.2The autonomous air-to-air UAS versus the SAM
A fundamentally different kind of counter-air weapon than crewed, sensor-bound air defence.
Read §9.2 →9.3Layered European response
Allies are investing in area-wide networks of sensors, EW and interceptors.
Read §9.3 →9.4Interceptor drones: reversing the cost arithmetic
A drone that intercepts a drone can turn the cost asymmetry from Chapter 2 in the defender's favour.
Read §9.4 →