Defense analyst urges allies to build interoperable weapons systems

A Foreign Affairs analysis argued that Ukraine’s June 2025 drone operation against Russian strategic bombers demonstrated the growing importance of producing large numbers of lower-cost weapons rather than relying mainly on expensive platforms.

The analysis said the United States and its allies should build a more integrated defense industry with compatible hardware, software and open data systems. It attributed current weaknesses to proprietary technology, slow acquisition processes and barriers that limit smaller companies’ participation.

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