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Musk asserted that as technology evolves, traditional human roles in combat will likely diminish. He believes that as drones improve, it would become increasingly dangerous to place humans at the frontlines due to the lethality and accuracy of modern weapon systems. He contended that because drones can achieve unmatched precision and do not tire, they would be better suited for frontline operations than their human counterparts.
Musk highlighted a vital point for the U.S. military's future strategy: the importance of scaling drone production. With a smaller industrial base compared to potential adversaries, the U.S. must ramp up its manufacturing capabilities to keep pace. He challenged military procurement processes that often archaically restrict innovative production methods.