The fight for control of the air littoral is a pivotal domain in the Ukraine war, one where success brings advantages in battlefield awareness, artillery suppression, maneuverability, and attrition. It represents an entirely new paradigm, and it is changing the face of modern warfare.

Drone swarms have made the jump from tactical hypothetical to military reality, and warfare will never be the same.

China’s Zhu Hai Yun is the first drone carrier ever launched, marking a potential turning point in the evolving field of ‘drone swarm’ combat. It won’t be the last.