Proliferation of low-cost drone technology increases vulnerability of global energy infrastructure

The increasing use of inexpensive drone technology in the Ukraine and Iran conflicts has demonstrated a heightened capability to disrupt critical energy infrastructure, including refineries and tankers. This shift in warfare tactics is contributing to upward pressure on global oil and fuel prices by introducing persistent security risks to energy supply chains. Policymakers and energy firms must now account for these asymmetric threats when planning and securing future infrastructure projects.