Hilmar Linnenkamp

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Hilmar Linnenkamp is a prominent scholar in the fields of international security, arms control, and defense policy, with a particular focus on the ethical and strategic implications of emerging military technologies. His most cited work, "Combat drones - killing drones: a plea against flying Robots" (2013), has garnered 2 citations and critically examines the deployment of Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles, arguing against the normalization of autonomous combat systems. Linnenkamp’s major contributions lie in his incisive analysis of how drone warfare challenges traditional frameworks of military ethics, state sovereignty, and civilian protection. He has been instrumental in shaping policy debates in Germany and Europe, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory oversight of unmanned systems. His research highlights the tension between technological advancement and humanitarian law, making him a key voice in contemporary security studies. With a career spanning decades, Linnenkamp has also contributed to NATO and EU defense dialogues, cementing his reputation as a critical thinker on the future of warfare. His work remains essential reading for students and researchers grappling with the moral and strategic dimensions of drone proliferation.