Stars and Signals: Why Operational Advantage from Satellites and Drones Decays Faster Than We Think

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The article analyzes how technological operational advantages gained through satellites and drones deteriorate faster than expected, citing historical examples from World War II air defense tactics in Helsinki involving deception and radar to mitigate attacks.

In February 1944, Soviet bombers attacked Helsinki in one of the largest air raids of the Continuation War. Proactive defensive actions ensured that much of the destruction fell outside the city center. Clever Finnish defenders lit deceptive fires on the outskirts of the city, maintained blackout discipline, utilized radar-guided anti-aircraft fire and false target arrays to mislead Soviet navigation and … Read more The post Stars and Signals: Why Operational Advantage from Satellites and Drones Decays Faster Than We Think appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.