Ex-US Army Secretary: Ukraine outpaces US in war innovation despite smaller budget

Former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll publicly concedes that Ukraine has developed superior weapons of war relative to its budget, calling it a 'wake-up call' for Washington. This admission signals a potential shift in US defense procurement priorities, though it remains rhetorical without concrete policy changes. The statement underscores a growing recognition of Ukraine's battlefield-driven innovation as a model for US military modernization.