I gave the AI some points and it summarized it thusly:

The evolution of modern warfare tactics and the strategic landscape has indeed been shaped significantly by the development of anti-aircraft capabilities. Initially, when anti-aircraft systems became more powerful than the aircraft they were designed to counter, military doctrine shifted towards combined arms theory. This approach integrates various arms of the military to achieve complementary effects, with missile range often being a critical factor⁸⁹.

However, the Houthis in Yemen have demonstrated that traditional combined arms theory isn't the only effective approach in modern warfare. They've shown that asymmetric warfare tactics, such as using drones, missiles, and guerrilla strategies, can challenge conventional military powers¹²³. The Houthis have effectively used a mix of Iranian and homemade weapon systems to exert influence and disrupt their adversaries, despite not having the same level of technological sophistication or resources¹.

This highlights a current strategic threat: the potential underestimation of "old-fashioned know-how and weaponry." In conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, we've seen a blend of new and old technologies, where both sides utilize advanced weaponry alongside traditional methods of fighting⁵⁶. The use of drones, anti-tank missiles, and even trench warfare shows that a mix of high-tech and low-tech approaches is shaping the battlefield.

The strategic threat today involves not just the hardware of warfare but also the tactics and strategies. The reliance on advanced technology without sufficient understanding of traditional warfare can be a vulnerability. Modern militaries must balance the pursuit of new technologies with the retention and understanding of conventional tactics and equipment to be prepared for a wide range of conflict scenarios⁵⁶. This balance ensures that forces can adapt to the unexpected and leverage the strengths of both new and old methods of warfare.

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