Russia is using Iranian-made drones to make up for its other shortcomings. Their use is unlikely to prove a game-changer – but Europeans should still assist Ukraine to defend against them
Russia’s rumoured purchase of Iranian drones is unlikely to have a major impact in its war on Ukraine. It is unclear how quickly Russian forces could become proficient with these systems
States in the region increasingly design and produce their own drones. The EU should respond by investing in European drone technology and creating a shared accountability regime for the use of such systems
Turkey has shown how drones can be a powerful foreign policy asset. The EU and its member states should work with the country to lead the development and regulation of this technology
Iran is positioning itself as a major drone power in the region
Federico Borsari is quoted on his research into Iranian drone production
Ukraine and Turkey’s deal did not include the use of drones for offensive acts, but this all falls apart since Russia currently is an invading country
Federico Borsari analyses Ukraine and Turkey’s deal on the purchase of Turkish TB2 drones and the implications of their use in the war between Russia and Ukraine.