Nowhere Is Safe

Military strategist Steve Blank argues that drone swarms in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran have made traditional air defense systems (THAAD, Patriot batteries) obsolete against asymmetric attacks. The U.S. is investing heavily in counter-UAS detection and weapons, but Blank contends the real strategic imperative is hardening critical infrastructure through underground and sheltered facilities. This represents a fundamental shift in how militaries must protect high-value assets.