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The Coercive Logic of Militant Drone Use
Austin C Doctor1, James I Walsh2
1National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs.
Parameters : Journal of the US Army War College
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, do not fundamentally change insurgent warfare. Militant groups use drones mainly for tactical military purposes, aligning with their capabilities and objectives.
Area of Science:
- Military Science
- Technology Studies
- Political Science
Background:
- Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly utilized by various actors, including militant groups.
- The strategic impact of UAS on modern insurgent warfare warrants detailed examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze whether UAS represent a transformative element in modern insurgent warfare.
- To determine the primary strategic and tactical roles of UAS employment by militant organizations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of militant group capabilities and strategic objectives.
- Case study review of UAS deployment in contemporary conflicts.
Main Results:
- UAS use by militants does not constitute a transformation in warfare or enable strategic coercion.
- Drone deployment is congruent with a militant group's existing capabilities and strategic aims.
Conclusions:
- Militant groups are likely to employ UAS primarily for theater-level and tactical military operations.
- The integration of UAS into insurgent strategies is an evolutionary, not revolutionary, development.
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