The future of war

New technology is transforming the way wars are fought, and not just in Ukraine. As tension increases between China and America over Taiwan, what does the future of war look like? 00:00 Lessons from the Ukraine war 01:03 How drones are shaping war 04:40 Starlink is a lifeline for soldiers 06:15 Why China fears Starlink 07:25 The role of AI in wars of the future 10:15 Defence spending on AI 10:50 Concerns about algorithmic warfare 12:55 Will China weaponise cyberwarfare? 14:40 The tragedy of war Find our special report on how technology is changing the battlefield here: Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: Like our video content? Take part in our audience research to tell us why: Find our latest coverage on the Ukraine war here: Listen to our podcast on how Ukrainian drones could change the way wars are fought e