Air warfare: Lessons from the wars in Iran and Ukraine

The wars in Iran and Ukraine have shown that NATO countries still face critical gaps when it comes to drones, low-cost air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities. At the same time, the conflict in the Gulf also reveals where manned systems retain advantages over unmanned ones.

13. April 2026
Großflächige Zerstörung in Teheran nach Angriffen der USA und Israels.
Widespread destruction in Tehran following strikes by the US and Israel. (IMAGO/NurPhoto/Morteza Nikoubazl)

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Last updated: 13. April 2026