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Drones are transforming warfare faster than any military technology in decades. From Ukraine's Trojan Horse-style Operation Spiderweb to India's use of drones during Operation Sindoor, countries are rapidly rewriting battlefield strategy. Iran's Shahed drones have changed the economics of war, Russia is launching massive drone swarms, China dominates global drone manufacturing, Türkiye has emerged as a leading exporter, and the United States is racing to build cheaper ways to stop increasingly affordable aerial threats. Daniela Laurel breaks down how FPV drones, kamikaze drones, surveillance UAVs and combat drones are reshaping conflicts, why air-defence systems face a growing challenge, and which countries are leading the race for drone supremacy in the era of modern warfare.

Who's Leading Global Drone Race? | Spotlight

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