Volkov: Modern warfare is a technological confrontation, drones lose effectiveness within months
Ukrainian drone developer Mykhailo Volkov says the war in Ukraine has become a technology race where drone models become obsolete in a few months.
The modern battlefield is changing at an unprecedented pace, according to Ukrainian drone developer Mykhailo Volkov. He states that unmanned systems, electronic warfare tools, and countermeasures undergo new development cycles in just a matter of months. In the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, it is no longer possible to speak of a single drone model's long-term effectiveness – the confrontation between electronic warfare and UAVs forces engineers to constantly seek new solutions and quickly implement them directly at the front.
Development is occurring at an unprecedented rate – new versions of drones appear on the battlefield every two to three months. Experts acknowledge that no model remains effective for longer than one quarter without significant changes, and sometimes even less. This means continuous innovation and adaptation have become decisive factors in warfare. Volkov emphasizes that modern war is fundamentally a technological confrontation, where victory goes to those who can develop and deploy new solutions faster.
This dynamic places immense pressure on engineers and manufacturers on both sides, as each new countermeasure system immediately requires developing a counter-countermeasure. As a result, drone and electronic warfare development occur in a continuous cycle with no lasting leaders. Experts suggest this trend is likely to continue, making technological superiority the key factor on the battlefield.
