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Arab nation becomes drone testing site
Since April 2023, the ongoing Sudanese war has seen a significant development in the use of drones, evolving from limited-range operations to long-distance attacks, especially after the Sudanese army recaptured the capital, Khartoum, in March 2025. The city of Port Sudan has been targeted by drone strikes that caused power outages and disrupted humanitarian flights, with activists monitoring the presence of Chinese and Turkish drones in the area. The Sudanese army relies on advanced Turkish drones, such as the "Bayraktar Akıncı," while the Rapid Support Forces utilize Chinese air defense systems. A Turkish drone succeeded in destroying a Chinese air defense system in South Kordofan. Thousands of drones equipped with warheads, valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, have been supplied to bolster offensive capabilities, resulting in the death of over 1,100 civilians from drone strikes since the beginning of 2026 and hindering efforts to return displaced persons and sustain the humanitarian crisis. The use of advanced drones is expected to spread beyond Sudan, raising risks of technology transfer to other armed groups. Experts are calling for enhanced international oversight to prevent sophisticated technology from reaching extremist groups, amid predictions of escalating security tensions in the region.
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