Nowhere Is Safe

9 hours ago

Drones have made the earth's surface a contested space, challenging traditional air defense systems against asymmetric attacks.
High-value civilian and military infrastructure on the surface is at risk, shifting the advantage away from defenders.
The U.S. is investing in counter-drone systems but lacks investment in underground protection for critical assets.
Lessons from conflicts show underground facilities enhance survivability against drones by providing cover and masking signatures.
Current U.S. air defense systems are not designed for low-cost, mass drone swarms, revealing a doctrinal gap.
Aircraft protection strategies like dispersal have failed against drones, highlighting the need for hardened shelters.
Ground forces face persistent drone threats, requiring new protective measures beyond traditional shelters.
Anti-drone nets and tunnels are emerging responses, but rapid, scalable underground solutions are underdeveloped.
Tunnels offer superior protection by being invisible to surveillance and immune to most attacks, as seen in Gaza.
There is a lack of urgency and doctrine for modern tunneling technology in military applications.
A holistic, nationwide strategy is needed for force and infrastructure protection, integrating survivability into budgets and deployment.
Nuclear threats are being replaced by drone swarms, necessitating underground solutions for both military and public safety.

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