Sudan Conflict Increasingly Becomes a Drone War

Sudan Conflict Increasingly Becomes a Drone War

 Source: Aljazeera published on 13 May 2025 an article titled “Drones, Gold, and Threats: Sudan’s War Raises Regional Tensions” by Mat Nashed.

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, drones are playing a larger role in the conflict.  The Sudan Armed Forces relies on the relatively affordable Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones.  The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces uses Chinese-made drones purchased and supplied by the UAE.