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How Ukraine's use of drones has NATO taking notice

Ralph Martin
June 24, 2025

Ukraine's recent attack on Russian airbases has forced other countries' militaries to wonder if the same thing could happen to them. NATO is trying to learn from Ukraine's success, as drones become an increasingly important part of modern arsenals.

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Ralph Martin TV news reporter and editor
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