NATO militaries aim to have 5 times as many drone operators ready for a new kind of war by the end of next year

NATO aims to train five times as many drone operators by 2027 as part of the 'Drone Edge' initiative, which includes over $40 billion in counter-drone investments. The plan expands Flight Training Europe to include drone operator training and addresses the growing role of drones in modern warfare, citing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.