Warfare in 2025 saw significant adaptations, with states refining tactics and technology. Drones emerged as a key asymmetric capability, preventing quick defeats but proving insufficient for major blows. Ground forces remained essential for securing territory, while manned aircraft were crucial for tipping the balance but not for gaining ground. Naval power is evolving with Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) becoming prominent. Drones, though impactful in conflicts like Russia-Ukraine and India-Pakistan skirmishes, have seen their battlefield surprise potential diminished.