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The Future of Drone Warfare: How Autonomous Swarms Are Rewriting the Rules of War

In Ukraine, drones now account for 96% of Russian battlefield casualties and Russian soldiers are surrendering to positions captured without a single Ukrainian infantryman present. The future of warfare is not approaching — it arrived while most defense establishments were still writing procurement memos.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

23 June 2026 24 min read 4 views

The Future of Drone Warfare: How Autonomous Swarms Are Rewriting the Rules of War

The Future of Drone Warfare: How Autonomous Swarms Are Rewriting the Rules of War

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