This is yet another video made by the same guys that I talked about last time in regards to fifth-generation warfare when it came to Propaganda in the Middle East. But ignore the production quality of it for a second, because it still raises a good question.

It showcases the dependence of one country on another in its defense, with not-so-great results. It does not matter if it was the UAE on Ukraine or any other country in the world, here, the concept is simple. Once you rely on a foreign country on your defense, you no longer control any part of the equation, you will be simply be a slave to the consequences of whatever happens.

We already saw the "consequences" over the last forty days in the Middle East in regards to the Gulf countries and their hosting of US military bases and their dependence on their systems and installations, the US was unable to effectively suppress Iranian missiles and protect the Gulf governments and their assets.

What is the valuable lesson to be taught from this?

Never rely on foreign troops and operators to defend your soil and airspace, better yet, do not host them at all, one of the ways a country's independence is measured is on how many foreign military bases it has on its soil. Strategic autonomy should be non-negotiable, develop your own systems if you can.