Drone Delivery of Bioweapons: Responsibilities for Force Readiness

The intersection of drone technology, biosciences, and artificial intelligence is redefining the threat landscape. This report outlines how commercially available drones can be weaponized with synthetic biology to conduct targeted, stealthy attacks—including bioterrorism and sabotage. The authors stress the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, including early detection, advanced countermeasures, and integrated military and civilian preparedness. As the barriers to these dual-use technologies continue to fall, the responsibility to anticipate and mitigate their misuse grows more critical.