In the early days of the war in Ukraine, no place seemed safe for Russian soldiers. Kyiv's drones played a crucial role in neutralising Moscow's strikes, with the perception that these inexpensive weapons were decisive in battle.
Two years later, in mid-April, the air defences of Israel and its allies—America, Britain, and France—successfully neutralised approximately 330 drones and missiles launched by Tehran in retaliation to Israel’s strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus two weeks earlier.
On 19 April, Israel conducted enigmatic strikes in Isfahan, deep within Iran, targeting air bases and nuclear sites that Iran considers symbols of regional deterrence and superiority. Throughout and beyond these incidents, drones continue to patrol the skies of the Middle East and other regions worldwide.
Who will prevail in the battle for drone supremacy in the Middle East? Al Majalla addresses the question in its June cover story, seeking the views of experts and military leaders who share their wealth of knowledge on the subject. They weigh in on just how significant drones have become in modern warfare—whether on land, where battles take place; at sea, where supply lines are crucial to the global economy; or in the air, where spy drones breach borders to gather information and conduct espionage.
Read more:
The battle for drone supremacy in the Middle East by Ibrahim Hamidi
The new age of drones and missiles by Bilal Saab
Drone Supremacy: Main regional competitors by Al Majalla London
