Military drones have become an important part of modern warfare. They are used for surveillance, attacks and even for delivering speeches in hard-to-reach areas. Some countries have made huge investments in building and buying drones to strengthen their defense systems. In this article, we will know about the top-10 countries with the most military drones in the world.
Military Drones are aircraft that fly without a pilot onboard. They are used for tasks like surveillance, combat, communication and logistics. Controlled remotely or using pre-set plans, drones work with ground control units. They gather intelligence, attack targets, maintain communication and deliver supplies in remote or hard-to-reach areas efficiently.
The United States has the largest military drones fleet in the world, with over 13,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These drones are used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and various other missions. Key drones include the MQ-9 Reaper, RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator. In addition to the military, the CIA also operates a smaller fleet of drones for specialized operations.
The United States, with over 13,000 military drones, stands as the country with the most military drones in the world by 2025, followed by Turkey, Poland and Russia.
Here is the list of top-10 countries with the most military drones in the world by 2025:
| Rank | Country | Number of Drones |
| 1. | United States | 13,000 |
| 2. | Turkey | 1,421 |
| 3. | Poland | 1,209 |
| 4. | Russia | 1,050 |
| 5. | Germany | 670 |
| 6. | India | 625 |
| 7. | France | 591 |
| 8. | Australia | 557 |
| 9. | South Korea | 518 |
| 10. | Finland | 412 |
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