# Deterrence by Drone

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Podcast: [Strait Forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/strait-forward-7247611)
Published: 2025-09-22T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://strait-forward.simplecast.com/episodes/deterrence-by-drone-UDB_3P6v
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Duration seconds: 3149

## Resource

In this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange explore the evolving role of drones in modern warfare and their importance for Taiwan's defense. They discuss the shift from large, expensive military drones to more affordable, mass-produced systems, and the impact of the War in Ukraine on drone development and deployment.

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