Lecture: Missile and Drone Warfare in the Gulf

Explore what recent Iranian missile and drone operations in the Middle East reveal about the future of warfare and the evolving challenges for air and missile defence. Dr. Ash Rossiter, a defence consultant and academic, will lead this discussion. His recent work focuses on contemporary military security challenges, including his 2024 monograph, Warfare in the Robotics Age. As a former head of research at the UAE’s tri-service national military university, he brings extensive expertise in defence industry policy and emerging technology. This lecture is part of the Highlander Lecture Series, presented by the University of Calgary Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies. Attendees must be 18 or older. No purchase is necessary, but registration is required to secure a spot as capacity is limited.