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The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Conflict Armament Research (CAR) launched a Global Report on the Acquisition, Weaponization, and Deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by Non-State Armed Groups for Terrorism-related Purposes.

This report aims to raise global awareness about the risks and threats posed by the proliferation of UAS, including their utilization for terrorism-related activities. It is designed to improve the understanding and readiness of Member States to prevent, counter, and mitigate threats associated with UAS.

Emerging from a multi-phased research initiative by UNOCT’s Global Counter-Terrorism Programme on Autonomous and Remotely Operated Systems (AROS Programme) and in partnership with CAR, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of global trends and developments in the acquisition, weaponization, deployment, prevention, and counteraction of UAS. It also contributes in the development of a global baseline for national experiences.

The research leading to the report was informed by:

1. a questionnaire distributed to Member States, International Organizations and national institutions
2. interviews with 缅北禁地entities, civil society, and the private sector
3. a 3-day series of technical expert consultations convened by UNOCT and CAR (Jan 2023)

This document serves as a key contribution of the AROS Programme to support the ongoing initiatives of the General Assembly and Security Council to address the challenges posed by emerging technologies for terrorism-related purposes, such as the Abu Dhabi Declaration (2023), the Delhi Declaration (2022), and the 8th review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (2023).

The realization of this report was made feasible through the generous support of the United Arab Emirates.