US special operations forces are adapting to future conflicts by focusing on cheap and expendable weapons, particularly following insights gained from the Ukraine war. Military leaders stress the importance of rapid innovation and collaboration between operators and the defense industry to respond to evolving threats. The shift from counterterrorism to great-power competition—specifically against nations like China and Russia—necessitates a diverse arsenal capable of operating in multiple contested domains, showcasing the need for technologies that are both effective and swiftly modifiable in fast-paced war scenarios.
Special operators need cheap, expendable weapons that can be rapidly modified for future fast-paced conflicts, highlighting the necessity for innovation and collaboration with the defense industry.
The shift from counterinsurgency to great-power competition underscores the demand for new combat technologies, as seen in Ukraine's asymmetric tactics using drones and uncrewed vessels.
Future conflicts with major military powers like China or Russia will span multiple contested domains, emphasizing the importance of innovation and rapid adaptation in weaponry.
Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson stressed that deriving lessons from Ukraine's use of drones can lead to asymmetric advantages for U.S. special operators in contingencies.
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