A few weeks back I posted a thread on drones in the Ukraine War, looking at how they were enabling a fine level of command-and-control at the squad level. A video clip showed Russian soldiers being guided in their attack on a Ukrainian position, during which the drone operators warned them of enemy firing positions and approaching vehicles, while directing them to available cover and entry points.
I can see the centralization, but also see decentralization. Small combined arms units with drone capability can act on initiative instead is waiting for HQ to view the field. using drone ops they can also call for fires from any regional supporting battery in the area.
I can see the centralization, but also see decentralization. Small combined arms units with drone capability can act on initiative instead is waiting for HQ to view the field. using drone ops they can also call for fires from any regional supporting battery in the area.
No doubt true in a less contested environment (we've seen it), it's the context of deliberate assaults/breaching that drive the centralization.
Really good piece btw - I should have lead off with that in my comment :)
That's a hugely comprehensive article, thank you.