"Separating Fact from Fiction in the Debate over Drone Proliferation"

Sergeant Ross Tilly (RAF)

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Journal Article, International Security, volume 41, issue 2, page 7–42

Authors: Michael Horowitz, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2005-2007, Sarah Kreps, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2007–2008, Matthew Fuhrmann, Former Associate, Project on Managing the Atom, January–August 2009; Former Research Fellow, Project on Managing the Atom/International Security Program, 2008–December 2009

Claims that drones will soon remake warfare or international politics are unwarranted. Although almost a dozen states now possess armed drones, and more are racing to acquire them, they will not play a decisive role in interstate conflicts. Drones will rarely be “winning weapons,” because they are vulnerable to air defenses. States will, however, continue to use drones against terrorists and domestic opponents.

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