Sudan forces adopt kamikaze drones for combat
This article was originally published on 15 September 2023 on Military Africa. Red H#sh Magazine is reposting on 11 August 2026 at the request of a reader. The original article can be read here.
The Sudanese armed forces have begun operating improvised kamikaze drones, very likely based on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) UAVs. The drones appear to be FPV quadcopter-type drones.
The kamikaze drones were used against forces of the Rapid Support Forces. In June, Sudan’s military began an offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. This offensive aims to retake key areas that were under the control of the RSF, a powerful and controversial paramilitary group in the country.
Loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones or suicide drones, are an emerging weapon system that has gained popularity in recent years due to their unique capabilities. Loitering munitions are unmanned aerial vehicles that can hover over an area for an extended period of time, using advanced sensors to identify and track targets. Once a target is located, the loitering munition can then be directed to fly directly into the target, destroying it in a highly precise and targeted manner.
