Cheap Iranian drones destroying billions: The Radical Asymmetry of Modern Warfare (P1)

by Kevin Walmsley Published: March 19, 2026

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Cheap Iranian drones destroying billions: The Radical Asymmetry of Modern Warfare (P1)

Inside China Business

Mar 19, 2026

Iranian drones cost less than $50,000 to build and launch. Yet they are taking down multi-billion-dollar fixed assets all across the Persian Gulf. Just a few examples: Bahrain's sole oil refinery, previously running over 400,000 bpd; the largest Mideast refinery, in the UAE, with capacity of over 900,000 bpd; the world's busiest international airport; the American embassy and consulate in Iraq. Warfighters in Washington and Tel Aviv insist that the war against Iran, measured conventionally, is already over.

Iran's navy, air defenses, and air force have been decimated. But low-cost drones and missiles can be deployed from anywhere, and launched at anything. High-value fixed assets are vulnerable, and for the first time in history the cost of defense is orders of magnitude greater than for attacking forces. Closing scene, Hunan.

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Kevin Walmsley

Kevin Walmsley grew up in Venice, Florida, which he still considers his hometown, no matter where he is this week. He has four grown children, Christopher, Briton, Lauren, and Megan. Kevin has lived in China since 2012, and works for Direct Equipment from Kunming. His team is a dedicated group of English-fluent Chinese engineers and logistics pros, who coordinate factory visits and inspections, perform quality control, ensure accurate order placement and fulfillment, and oversees DEC's freight forwarding relationships. Kevin is a nine-year veteran of the US Army, and is active in underground churches and missions in Southeast Asia.

Cheap Iranian drones destroying billions: The Radical Asymmetry of Modern Warfare (P1)

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Cheap Iranian drones destroying billions: The Radical Asymmetry of Modern Warfare (P1)

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