Hell, let some inventive sergeant command the exercise 'insurgents' and they win every time. Such examples are remarked upon in nearly every branch of the US services.
No surprise the Ukrainians are probably the world leading force in drone warfare right now, with the Iranians catching up quick why? Because they are at the front lines and they need to innovate and adjust in real time. The USA forces and USA drone builders can learn a lot from the Ukrainians if they put aside their pride and listen.