Battling the Swarm: Oklahoma Guard Trains to Survive the Rapidly Evolving UAS Threat

Synopsis

The threat posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), particularly massing drone swarms, is fundamentally changing military planning. With the innovation cycle for battlefield drones moving at an unprecedented pace of three to six weeks, traditional doctrines are quickly becoming outdated. To maintain readiness and survival, the Oklahoma National Guard is engaging in crucial, real-world experimentation.

Video by Spc. Cambrie Cannon and Sgt. Haden Tolbert
Oklahoma National Guard