The future of war?

Kind of scary-looking, not going to lie. Official caption: A drone swarm launches during the XVIII Airborne Corps’ Exercise Scarlet Dragon 26-3 at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026. The exercise used layered aerial attacks to test sensor, command-and-control, and air defense integration under realistic conditions. Photo by Army Sgt. Noe Cork, VIRIN: 260916-A-UV759-1725 During the event: Coordinated swarms of 25 to 100 drones flew in tactical formations to stress sensors, software, and air defense crews. Scarlet Dragon’s operational stress test stacked those threats with other unmanned aircraft system profiles to evaluate the network under battlefield-like pressure. Drones synchronize before a swarm flight during the XVIII Airborne Corps’ Scarlet Dragon 26-3 at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Noe Cork) At least the Army is “looking to the sky,” so to speak. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to take it nationwide, down to the USCG Aux, CAP, NWS SkyWarn Spotter, and JROTC…