General David Petraeus Discusses New Rules of War and Pentagon Overhauls
General David Petraeus, in an interview with Susan B. Glasser of The Washington Roundtable, discussed the evolving landscape of warfare, particularly focusing on the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Petraeus highlighted how inexpensive drones are fundamentally altering traditional combat strategies. He also addressed the impending impact of AI-powered automated systems, which he believes will 'revolutionize' the battlefield. According to Petraeus, these technological advancements necessitate urgent institutional overhauls within the Pentagon. He expressed concern that 'vested interests in the military-industrial-congressional complex' would resist changes to force structure, aircraft production, or manned systems, indicating a significant internal struggle to adapt to these new realities. The discussion underscored the critical need for the U.S. military to catch up with these rapid technological shifts. 
