Geopolitics of Drones

As of 2025, more than 100 countries use military drones.
Traditionally, fighter jets represented air superiority.
They were seen as needed for gaining control of the skies and neutralising enemy airforce before it can respond.
But this model is being disrupted.

• Fighter jets require highly trained pilots, complex maintenance, and careful risk calculation.
• Drones can be used in large numbers, sacrificed in high-risk missions, and quickly replaced.

This shift transforms the concept of modern air power...