Both Israel and Iran used drones in the strikes that began between the two countries in June. Israel introduced drones into Iran to hit targets, while Iran launched roughly 100 aimed at Israel.
Ukraine also recently carried out Operation Spider Web consisting of attacks by 100 drones deployed from air bases deep inside Russian territory. Ukraine destroyed several strategic bombers by transporting drones in civilian trucks.
These two examples show how the use of armed drones, although not new, is now growing. Drones have been used for more than a decade for reconnaissance or targeted elimination, but are now playing an increasingly significant role as combat units of their own.
