Putting Operation Spider’s Web in Context

from Insider: Short of War · host Irregular Warfare Initiative

In this podcast episode, we explore the long history of airfield raids and drone warfare, pushing back against the notion that modern tech revolutionizes war. Drawing on examples from WWII to the war in Ukraine, this article-turned-audio examines why understanding historical context is essential for grasping today’s military dynamics.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 20, 2025

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Is modern warfare as revolutionary as it seems? This episode delves into Operation Spider’s Web, historic airfield raids, and the evolution of drones to reveal that the fundamentals of war remain strikingly consistent.

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