After wars in Ukraine and Iran, Weflo steps up to enable smarter drone use

From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the Iran crisis, drones have emerged as one of the defining weapons of modern warfare, repeatedly used to strike enemy infrastructure and detect hidden hostile forces. In both ongoing conflicts, drones have proven highly effective in inflicting damage at relatively low cost, prompting countries to rethink their military strategy and defense spending. The volume of drones used so far in both wars is staggering. Some 1.5 million and 1.4 million drones are estimated to have been flown by Russia and Ukraine, respectively, in 2024 alone. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine said the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were responsible for 70 percent of human casualties on both sides. Early last year, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said it will purchase 4.5 million first-person view drones to further shore up its capabilities. Iran, meanwhile, has launched over 3,000 drones to deliver asymmetric long-range strikes against United States and Israeli forces. The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington has estimated Iran

Original source: Korea Times