Positive Effects On Civilians

The benefits we have discussed do not only affect soldiers. They also have a wide variety of effects on the citizens of a country at war as well. Specifically, the creation of new jobs and opportunities. “The academy also runs courses on fixed-wing drones, which resemble miniature unmanned aeroplanes and can fly for hundreds of kilometres, and on the ground drones that are increasingly used at the front for delivering supplies and evacuating casualties.” (Irish Times 8).  Teaching the citizens of a country at war how to operate and use drones can create many opportunities. Not only does this benefit the country at war, it also provides the citizens with useful, modern skills. These skills could potentially open up new job opportunities for the citizens and potentially enhance their ability to protect themselves and others in this new age of warfare. “Two years ago, Ukraine produced about 800,000 drones; this year it is projected to churn out more than 5 million, said Kateryna Bondar, a former adviser to Ukraine’s government who is now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies research group in Washington” (jakes). The increased domestic production of drones in Ukraine can open up many opportunities for citizens in need of jobs. Production requires workers, and increased production also requires an increase in workers. This way, skilled citizens who are in need of work or money can be supported through the increased production of drones in warfare.