(NewsNation) — Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.
His testimony comes in the wake of Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russian territory that have raised fears about whether the United States would be prepared to deal with similar attacks.
“This week, we witnessed a stark illustration of modern warfare in Ukraine and Russia. Reports indicate a coordinated strike against Russia’s strategic bomber force, using a swarm of over 100 inexpensive drones. At a cost of mere tens of thousands of dollars, Ukraine inflicted billions in damage, potentially setting back Russia’s bomber capabilities for years,” Driscoll said. “The world saw, in real-time, how readily available technology can disrupt established power dynamics. Drones are but one example of a broader shift, and honestly, the Army is not keeping pace.”
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Driscoll referred to the Army as “calcified” by bureaucracy and emphasized the need for an agile force that embraces innovation and partners with private industry.
A significant number of Russian warplanes were destroyed in the attack, dealing a blow to the country and pushing the limits of what drone warfare can accomplish.
Ukraine did not give the U.S. advance notice of the operation, which included drones that were smuggled into U.S. territory.
Russia is expected to launch a counterattack, though there has not yet been any sign of what form the retaliation may take.
