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The swift development of drone warfare has significantly changed the nature of contemporary military conflicts, moving focus away from manned vehicles towards affordable, highly accurate unmanned systems that can conduct continuous monitoring and deadly attacks. This change in approach is no longer just a concept; it has been demonstrated in various combat zones.

During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones and Ukrainian-modified unmanned aerial vehicles systematically destroyed billions of dollars in Russian military equipment and supply systems, demonstrating that low-cost UAVs can counter traditional heavy forces. The short but fierce May 2025 India-Pakistan war offered another clear example. Both nations extensively used armed drones for cross-border attacks, with Pakistan utilizing Turkish-made systems to strike Indian positions and India countering with Israeli-provided Harop loitering munitions.

In other regions, groups supported by Iran have consistently targeted Israel and Saudi Arabia using long-range drone attacks, while Israel’s accurate strikes on Iranian nuclear and drone facilities depend significantly on unmanned aerial vehicles. Azerbaijan’s successful 2020 campaign in Nagorno-Karabakh, which was facilitated by Turkish and Israeli drones, along with the continued deployment of UAVs by all sides in Yemen and Libya, highlight that aerial superiority is now more about drone fleets than traditional fighter jets.

Amidst this context, Turkey’s initiative in December 2025 to create a specialized drone manufacturing and assembly plant in Pakistan holds significant strategic value. The proposed facility will concentrate on advanced stealth and long-range combat drones, facilitating swift local production, knowledge sharing, and operational independence. This advancement will notably boost Pakistan’s striking and intelligence capabilities, reinforcing Turkey’s status as a top drone manufacturer in the Muslim world. These developments require immediate focus and responsive strategies.

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