Implications of Asymmetric Drone Warfare in the Indian ocean
- On the 19th, the Iraqi militia Saraya Awlia’ al-Dam released footage showing its operatives deploying a Shahed 101 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from a maritime platform, reportedly launched from a boat likely operating on a lake in western Iraq.
- This operation highlights an advanced and adaptive use of asymmetric warfare techniques by pro-Iranian proxy groups. The integration of UAV capabilities with maritime platforms introduces a novel tactical dimension, significantly expanding the operational range and threat spectrum.