the revolution of military affairs is the inclusion and expansion of new technology—e.g., drones, satellite imaging, and remotely operated vehicles—within current military tactics. rma has generally been praised for its ability to reduce casualty rates and facilitate intelligence gathering. on the other hand, some critics argue that rma serves to further dissociate soldiers from the horrific realities of warfare, while others maintain that rma restricts the overall understanding of warfare and its dynamics. scholars recommend gaining a critical understanding of rma before implementing it.