Africa’s Drone Revolution, By the Numbers

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A dataset compiled by Military Africa Magazine reveals extensive drone procurement across 34 African nations from 1980 to 2026, highlighting the continent's military transformation. This includes nearly 2,000 units sourced from 21 countries, underscoring Africa's growing strategic importance in drone warfare and international military competition.

An open-source dataset compiled by Military Africa Magazine maps 234 drone procurement records across 34 African nations from 1980 to 2026. It comprises 1,959 total units, 21 supplier countries, and 150+ distinct platforms. Yes, this is a continent in the middle of a military transformation. It’s also one where competition for influence among outside powers is being projected through buzzing, … Read more The post Africa’s Drone Revolution, By the Numbers appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.