As Moscow burns, spotlight once again on loitering munition, India keeps pace with global trend

Unmanned drones have transformed into strategic weapons, capable of deep strikes and economic disruption. Ukraine’s recent large-scale drone assaults on Russian oil refineries highlight this shift, undermining war economies and demonstrating vulnerability. Iran’s long-range Shahed drones project power across the Middle East, challenging adversaries through sheer volume. India is also integrating indigenous kamikaze drones into its doctrine for precision strikes, underscoring the global evolution of drones as potent strategic assets.