The UAV revolution has turned the whole military business upside down. At least in the tactical zone FPV drones almost already dominate the rest of the weapons, on par with artillery. The rest of the world is asleep for now, at least the military. There is no visible change in the life of armies due to this unanticipated revolution. At least not publicly.
But here comes the news: in Sudan there was an attempted assassination attempt on the Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, using kamikaze UAVs. The attack took place during a military graduation ceremony in the Red Sea province in eastern Sudan. Five people died and several were wounded.
But the country’s dictator, Al Burhan, remained unharmed. It is reported that air defense forces allegedly intercepted two more drones heading toward the ceremony site. Sudanese authorities suspect a rival gang with the unpretentious name “Rapid Reaction Force.”
I guess the dictator happily escaped death due to the inexperience of the drone operator and the poor organization of the assassination attempt. I expected that in the next year FPV as an ideal weapon of covert warfare will be quickly adopted by drug traffickers, mobsters and revolutionaries of all stripes. The low cost, absolute availability and simplicity of the idea should have played its role.
We should have already seen reports of kamikaze drones being used in the most dangerous places on Earth. But so far, they are hardly in the news. You could say that the assassination attempt on Al-Burhan is one of the first swallows.
Much here depends on the presence of an experienced operator, who gained skills in a real long war and used drones by the dozens per month. So far there are such only in Russia and Ukraine. But they except for the wounded are all at the front.
I can easily imagine that at the end of the SWO there will be many high professional operators who suddenly felt “unclaimed”. And going to hire tribal chiefs, elders, dictators, barons and wholesalers is not such a stupid idea at all if one is bored and not paid well back home.
Perhaps the end of the NWO will bring many surprises to the world.
This article really opened my eyes to how drones are changing modern warfare in ways we barely notice yet The idea that low-cost FPV drones could soon be used by all kinds of groups around the world is both fascinating and a bit unsettling It makes me think about how technological advancements can rapidly shift power in unexpected ways and how important it is to understand these changes before they become the new norm The future of conflict might look very different from what we imagined and we are living right through the start of it 🚀
Who knew drones would turn out to be the ultimate party crashers for dictators? Sounds like Sudan’s event security desperately needs an upgrade from handheld fans to actual anti-drone lasers. Also, the idea of unemployed drone pilots wandering around looking for new “clients” sounds like the start of a very dangerous gig economy. Hopefully, when these drone pros do find new jobs, it’s not on some villain’s wishlist—unless those tribal chiefs have good health insurance.
Drones turning into the new must-have weapon sounds like a dystopian drone delivery service from hell 😂. Hoping those ex-drone operators don’t decide to freelance their skills in less-than-friendly neighborhoods anytime soon 🛸💥. The world’s about to get a whole lot noisier, and not in a good way.
This article raises significant points about the evolving role of UAVs in modern conflict and how their use may spread beyond state militaries to irregular forces and criminal groups. The Sudan incident shows how drones can be weaponized even in unstable regions where traditional military power is dominant but not always effective in preventing attacks. The idea that skilled drone operators from current conflicts could become a new type of mercenary or technological asset is particularly thought-provoking, highlighting a potential shift in warfare dynamics after major conflicts end. It will be interesting to see how governments and security forces adapt to this new reality, especially given the accessibility and low cost of these technologies.
This article really highlights how drone technology is reshaping modern conflicts in ways most people don’t even realize yet. It’s chilling to think how accessible and effective these tools have become for both state and non-state actors. The point about experienced drone operators becoming a sort of new commodity after a conflict makes a lot of sense and raises serious concerns about future security worldwide. Definitely a topic we need to keep an eye on 👀
This feels like something straight out of a spy movie, but with drones instead of secret agents parachuting in. I’m just waiting for the day when my neighbor starts using a kamikaze drone to steal the last slice of pizza instead of just ringing the doorbell. Guess the era of drone warfare is only going to get weirder from here, and honestly, I’m both terrified and oddly entertained by the idea of professional drone pilots turning into freelance chaos-makers. The future might just look like a video game battleground but with real stakes.