Ukraine v Russia: The drones race

The contest for technological supremacy, paving the way to future wars of algorithms. Across the skies of Ukraine and Russia, an arms race is unfolding in real time. Earlier this summer it seemed Ukraine had the edge when it delivered drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. But in recent months, Russia has hit back, deploying faster, jet-powered drones, and shifting the balance once again. In this episode, we explore the relentless seesaw battle for technological dominance and ask what it tells us about the future of warfare.

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Contributors: Tim Bowler, Margaryta Maliukova, Daria Mosolova

Producer: Kriszta Satori

Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg

Music: Pete Cunningham