An Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman prepares a P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone for a launch near the frontline, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 26, 2026. File
| Photo Credit: Reuters
The footage has become grimly familiar: shaky camera feed from afar, showing a drone hovering above a target before the sudden moment of impact, all filmed and circulated within minutes. What once required a fighter jet, a cruise missile, or a team of special forces operatives is now being done for a fraction of the price from the back of a pickup truck.
From the war in Ukraine to the recent conflict in West Asia, drones are no longer considered just auxiliary tools of war.
Published – April 27, 2026 08:52 pm IST
