Introduction
Technological advancements are undoubtedly the most significant factor compelling a transformation in the nature of military engagements. These advancements have introduced weapons and tools previously unseen on the battlefield, enabled more precise planning and strategic coordination, and altered the scale of inflicted and sustained damage in line with military capacity. Contemporary military confrontations must therefore also be interpreted as a race for technological superiority. While technology is not necessarily a direct determinant of the outcome of wars, it is clearly a factor that warrants serious consideration.
Among the many technological tools and weapons emerging on the battlefield, it is particularly important to highlight unmanned systems as the most striking developments of the current era. The presence of unmanned vehicles operating on land, in the air, and at sea has introduced new dimensions to military engagements. The absence of direct human involvement in combat, when compared to conventional warfare, can even be considered revolutionary. In particular, the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has necessitated a fundamental reassessment of offensive, defensive, and surveillance strategies. UAVs, available in various capacities and capabilities and categorized as either armed or unarmed, have become a cornerstone of the modern defense industry. As autonomous weapon systems are increasingly incorporated into military arsenals, the presence of drones in the skies has grown markedly.
