Albert Mohler | The Briefing Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Analysis of recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and how asymmetric warfare reshapes modern conflicts. A look at drone technology, reverse engineering of Shahed drones, and their impact from Ukraine to the battlefield. Discussion of a foiled domestic terror plot in New York and concerns for Jewish communities amid regional threats. A surprising report on rising Bible sales and young adult church attendance is also highlighted.
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Asymmetry Means Simple Weapons Can Win
- Asymmetrical warfare favors cheap, unsophisticated weapons that can still kill, undermining the assumption that only high-tech militaries win.
- R. Albert Mohler Jr. contrasts drones and missiles with high-end fighters, noting unpredictability and historical maxims like "battle plans make sense until the battle starts."
U.S. Copied Iranian Drones To Defend And Attack
- The U.S. reverse engineered Iran's cheap Shahed drone to develop defenses and then built its own low-cost LUCAS drone for offensive use.
- Mohler cites a New York Times investigation explaining capture, reverse engineering, and first combat use to overwhelm Iranian air defenses.
Small Autonomous Systems Shift Battle Dynamics
- Small autonomous systems like drones and unmanned boats have shifted battle dynamics, enabling weaker forces to resist larger armies.
- Mohler links Ukrainian resistance and naval attacks to creative use of inexpensive unmanned vehicles.