Drone Warfare on the Front Foot

Zachary Kallenborn argues that drone warfare policy focuses too heavily on defense and should give greater weight to offensive action. Instead of merely intercepting drones, military forces should target pilots, warehouses, production facilities, supply chains, and supporting infrastructure. Such operations could reduce costs and disrupt entire enemy drone systems. The proposal depends on strong intelligence, including identifying personnel, logistics, vulnerabilities, and actionable targets. The argument is persuasive as a complement to defensive measures, but the article offers limited empirical evidence about feasibility, escalation risks, legality, and the reliability of intelligence in contested environments.