While Middle Eastern countries have traditionally been among the world’s greatest importers of weapons, many are now increasingly developing their own indigenous military industries. This has been especially noticeable in the field of drone production, which within just a few years has fundamentally changed the geopolitical landscape while also reengineering dynamics on regional battlefields. Many powers in the region have realised that low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may be the most effective response to both accumulated security challenges and economic constraints. Non-state actors …

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