Signal Non-state groups conducting drone attacks rise from 6 to 91

Summary

The number of non-state groups carrying out drone attacks rose from six to 91 between 2018 and 2023, which UNDP presents as the clearest measure of asymmetric technology diffusion.

Classification

Main topicGeopolitics & Security

Secondary topicsSpace & Mobility

Region menusGlobal

Impactscope:global

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52

Evidence 1

The landscape of development: UNDP trends update 2026 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Strategy & Futures Team, Executive Office page=7;section=Theme 2: Conflict cascades 2026-02 accessed 2026-07-25

Part of trends 0

No objects.

Directly linked issues 1

IssueConflict cascades1 trends · 6 signals

Relation types: direct_urgent

Public id: fm-27b463364fe8