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that the adversary can often arm themselves with the same technologies as their oppo- nent. Thus, even if warfare may evolve into new realms, it is a political problem that is resolved on the ground and requires troops and, therefore, human beings. As they are currently the subject of nu- merous fantasies and attempts at prohi- bition without a clear establishment of what constitutes a LAWS, these weapons systems will likely continue to have mul- tiple definitions. While governments bear some responsibility for this situation, it also arises from ambiguities and confusion propagated by the media and other inter- national actors. It is also important not to give too much credence to the theories claiming that the LAWS constitute yet another military revo- lution, relegating, by extension, humans to the rear front or disconnecting them from warfare altogether. The question of wheth- er war is inherently linked to human pres- ence on the battlefield or whether it could be replaced by new technologies finds its ultimate answer in the enlightening words of Colonel Ardant du Picq: "Man is the pri- mary instrument of combat." Reprinted with permission, Network for Strategic Analysis, July 2023 Léa Pérémarty graduated from the Univer- sity of Western Brittany in Brest (France) with a Bachelor of Law degree with hon- ours. She was an exchange student in England at the University of Nottingham, where she developed her interest in public international law and the use of force. To- day, Léa Pérémarty is a Master's candidate in international law and politics at the Uni- versité de Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). She specializes in international security issues and the law of armed conflict. She is cur- rently doing an internship at the Network for Strategic Analysis. However, in weakly defended areas, they could change the nature of coastal battles. In this regard, the Bayraktar TB2 has demonstrated its effectiveness in recent months, whether in the conflict in Nago- rno-Karabakh or the Russo-Ukrainian war. However, whether at a distance or on the battlefield, one should not conclude that the individual is being erased. The outcome of a conflict cannot be guaran- teed by this technology alone. Indeed, even if the use of autonomous drones can be successful, the occupation of the terri- tory remains an undeniable truth in cer- tain operational contexts, something that LAWS cannot accomplish. Thus, LAWS have a "complementary role to that of combatants." The phases of occupation/ stabilization (and, by extension, recon- struction) will always be part of conflicts and will require personnel on the ground. While the desire of any technologically advanced country is to end the war quickly, the outcome of conflicts is never certain and remains a complex political issue. The ex- ample of the situation in Ukraine illustrates L E T H A L W E A P O N S NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2023 bestdefenceconference.com H e a t h e r P i l o t | 5 1 9 - 8 5 1 - 9 8 4 8 | h p i l o t @ p i l o t h i l l . c a Learn about Canadian Defence Procurement Opportunities Engage with key industry, military, and government procurement decision makers Form Strategic Partnerships WHY ATTEND? Develop Supply Chains, and Develop New Business – Survey results indicate 44% of attendees who responded in 2022 obtained new business opportunities from participating in The Best Defence Conference REGISTER NOW! 26 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023 www.vanguardcanada.com