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The utilization of unmanned aircraft by groups opposed to the regime is expanding, with a greater focus on targeting military forces.

The use of drones by resistance fighters in Myanmar has become increasingly prevalent as they continue to target Myanmar military forces. Rebel groups and drone operation groups have revealed that this shift in strategy has been made possible by overcoming the junta's anti-drone jammers. By harnessing the power of drones, these fighters are now able to mount effective offensives against the oppressive regime.

The performance of the drones has seen a remarkable improvement, as reported by Ko Nyein, the leader of Cloud Wings, a rebel drone force operating in Kayin state, eastern Myanmar.

His statement highlighted the improved capabilities of their drones, including the ability to transport heavier payloads, reach greater heights and cover longer distances, all while overcoming the obstacles posed by the junta's signal jammers. Furthermore, he emphasized the extensive deployment of their drones across various military divisions throughout Myanmar.

The year 2022 witnessed rebel forces launching approximately 642 drone attacks on junta soldiers, as confirmed by three drone forces operating in Kayin and Kayah states, along with Sagaing and Magway regions.

Militia groups operating under the National Unity Government have acknowledged a surge in drone usage this year. However, citing security concerns and the sensitivity of their military operations, they were unable to offer any specific details.

Although no official figures have been released by any of the groups, it is still unknown how many drone attacks have occurred this year.

Drone operators have revealed that the People's Defense Forces (PDFs) and ethnic militias, composed of regular civilians, have embraced modern warfare technology to confront the military following the 2021 coup. In response to the junta soldiers' deployment of machine guns and anti-drone defense equipment at significant military bases, the PDFs and ethnic militias have turned to the utilization of contemporary drone technology, as stated by drone operation personnel.

At the outset, the insurgent fighters placed their faith in rudimentary arms, such as tumees, hunting rifles, launchers, and bombs, to combat the national military.

The PDF personnel have stated that an increased number of attack drones, capable of dropping bombs, are now being employed after overcoming the junta's anti-drone defense system.

Maung Maung Swe, the deputy secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the National Unity Government, has revealed that a coalition of former civilian leaders and anti-junta activists has furnished over 400 attack drones to loosely controlled militia groups.

The RFA was informed that we possess a thorough understanding of the junta's drones' strengths and weaknesses, and we can now effectively dismantle them. Our ability to infiltrate their wifi jammers across the country has been significantly improved due to our knowledge of their frequency.

Cost of bombs

According to Ko Nyein, the Cloud Wings drone force, which was formed in Kayin state in March, has effectively conducted more than 100 operations using drones to counter the junta.

The issue, as stated by Ko Nyein, lies in the steep costs of the numerous bombs that are attached to the drones, proving to be a hurdle.

When discussing the primary hurdle we come across, he pointed out that it is the financial burden of the bombs.

In Kyainseigyi city, the Cloud Wings drone unit executed two assaults on the police station and municipal hall on September 1 and The attacks involved the use of 107-mm bombs, which were dropped during these incidents.

Following the previous day, the police station located in Myawaddy city of Kayin region became the target of an attack carried out by the Federal Wings, a distinct rebel faction employing drones to launch offensives against the junta's troops and facilities. This assault resulted in the loss of five lives, which included the district administrator of Myawaddy and the acting commander of the junta's Light Infantry Regiment No. 175. Additionally, an unknown number of individuals sustained injuries during the course of this incident.

According to Capt. Kaung Thu Win, who is actively involved in the nationwide Civil Disobedience Movement, the junta is being seriously endangered by the highly strategic drone attacks.

The speaker mentioned that in earlier times, landmine attacks were a source of terror for military troops during their battles. However, currently, the weapons that instill the most fear in them are drones, which can be utilized for both defensive and surprise attacks, be it day or night.

Additionally, he pointed out that the military troops experienced significant harm as a result of the bombs discharged by our drones, although it should be noted that these bombs are not capable of completely obliterating an entire enemy unit.

Attack from a distance

The Drone Guard, the anti-drone equipment employed by the junta, is not up to the mark as per Kaung Thu Win, and a considerable number of soldiers stationed at bases are not well-versed in its usage.

The Civilian Defense and Security Organization of Myaung, a resistance group, orchestrated an attack on junta troops near Nat Yay Kan village in Chaung-U township, Sagaing region, on Sept. 1Employing fixed-wing drones, they successfully evaded the military jammers, which are specifically designed to disrupt radio waves and prevent drone manipulation.