When we think about the future of warfare, it¡¯s tempting to imagine a world dominated by advanced technologies: AI-powered drones, hypersonic missiles and satellites coordinating every move.

But the war in Ukraine has shown that high-tech capabilities alone don¡¯t win wars. Victory also depends on low-tech solutions ¡ª and on rapidly and cheaply integrating the two.

Western powers have long assumed that their technological edge would guarantee victory in any future conflict. The reasoning is simple: If your weapons are smarter, faster and more precise, you win.