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Iran's drones expose a US military weakness
Original: Iran's drones hit America's Achilles heel
A Politico report argues that Iran's drone tactics have highlighted a critical vulnerability in American military defences, suggesting cheap unmanned aircraft can overwhelm systems built for expensive conventional threats. Commenters have reacted with sarcasm, debating whether the US is underestimating low-cost drone warfare and what it means for future conflicts and defence spending priorities.
Why now: A major outlet's argument that Iranian drones exploit a key gap in US defences is sparking debate about military readiness.
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