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STRAT | July 18, 2025 | Ukraine’s Drone Megadeal Could Reshape Future Warfare

In this STRAT with Hal Kempfer episode, we examine Ukraine’s bold new military and strategic initiatives that could reshape global warfare. President Zelensky has proposed two groundbreaking moves: a “Drone Megadeal” with the United States and an open invitation to Western defense companies to test cutting-edge weapons on Ukraine’s battlefields. Hal Kempfer breaks down why Ukraine’s inexpensive, battle-proven FPV drones are so critical—and why the U.S. needs them. We also explore how Ukraine’s innovative tactics like Operation Spiderweb and gamified drone operations are redefining the modern…

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