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Petraeus Advocates Drone Warfare Strategy Amid Ukraine's Advances

4/6/2026

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David Petraeus, the former CIA director, has visited Ukraine 10 times since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Petraeus says Ukraine has gained an advantage through unmanned systems, notably the Delta platform.
He notes Ukraine is producing low-cost drones, projecting 3 million this year.
He advocates for a new U.S. warfare concept with drone battalions instead of armored units.
He warns that drone advances could raise terrorism risks.

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David Petraeus, the former CIA director, has visited Ukraine 10 times since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Petraeus says Ukraine has gained an advantage through unmanned systems, notably the Delta platform.
He notes Ukraine is producing low-cost drones, projecting 3 million this year.
He advocates for a new U.S. warfare concept with drone battalions instead of armored units.
He warns that drone advances could raise terrorism risks.