A multitude of different Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones, are increasingly taking a dominant role in wars and armed conflicts. Drones have evolved from simple surveillance devices to sophisticated weapons systems. The demand for military drones is constantly increasing, and demand is expanding throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Drones have also altered the way warfare is perceived, conducted, and addressed. The recent conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Ukraine war, and the use of drones by the Houthis have spurred nations to invest in drone technology, realizing its tactical advantages.
Simultaneously, non-state armed groups are actively deploying state-supplied, single-use explosive drones in conflict zones to enhance their drone capabilities and elicit military reactions from the state. There is no denying that drones have had the biggest impact on modern warfare, and as they continue to advance, they become an indispensable tool for any armed force. The advent of drones has brought in a new era of warfare and changed what it means to engage in aerial combat.
