MADRID - In the global landscape of the 21st century, technology has become one of the main sources of power and autonomy. It is no longer enough to have a strong army or access to natural resources: real independence depends on a country’s ability to develop its own technological solutions and sustain its strategy without relying on others. In that sense, Iran has made drones a pillar of its sovereignty a tool that blends innovation, resilience, and political ambition.

More than mere military devices, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) symbolize a response to decades of sanctions and external pressure. In the face of isolation, Tehran bet on self-reliance and managed to turn necessity into strategic advantage. Its drone program spanning surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision operations reflects not only technical progress but also a reaffirmation of independence in an international system that is fragmenting and reshaping itself.

In a world where great powers strive to preserve their influence, Iran has found in technology its own language of power. Its drones are more than weapons: they represent a country’s determination to preserve its decision-making autonomy and defend its interests without bending to others’ rules. They are, ultimately, a declaration of sovereignty in an era of global uncertainty.

According to reference documents such as the U.S. Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap, unmanned systems have become the fastest-growing segment of the global aerospace industry.