<ul><li>Belgium's defense minister, Theo Francken, compared drones to gunpowder in the 1300s, saying they are the future of warfare.</li><li>Belgium and Turkey plan to join the Drone Coalition for Ukraine to boost drone production for Ukrainian armed forces.</li><li>Drones have transformed the war in Ukraine, with Ukraine utilizing UAVs for surveillance and attacks, countering Russia's advantage.</li><li>The UK and Latvia invested €1.8 billion in 2024 to produce drones for Ukraine, with plans for further funding in 2025 to reinforce Ukraine's drone capabilities.</li></ul>

Belgium's defense minister says drones are the future of warfare, like gunpowder was in the 1300s

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