Petraeus: drone swarms are the next danger — and a growth opportunity
Former CIA Director David Petraeus says unmanned systems will be one of the biggest security threats and structural growth opportunities in defence over the next decade. Speaking to CNBC, he pointed to autonomous drone swarms as a defining shift.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus told CNBC that unmanned systems will be one of the defining elements of defence over the next decade. In his assessment, the technology represents both one of the biggest security threats and a structural growth opportunity.
Noting that autonomous drone swarms could shift battlefield balances, Petraeus suggested defence-industry and investor attention is likely to move toward the area. The remarks land amid the wider trajectory of global conflicts.
The views are Petraeus's own assessment, and future developments may differ. This article is not investment advice.
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