Thai military planning to utilise Israeli drones against insurgents in deep south
By Murray Hunter THE Thai Border Patrol Police (known locally as Tor Chor Dor) have been capability-testing Israeli-built Aero Sentinel drones near the tense Thai-Cambodian border. The demonstration, led by Aero Sentinel’s chief pilot Or Shabat and r...
Thai military is considering employing Israeli-built Aero Sentinel drones against insurgents in the deep south (Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat) as the region has seen increased and more violent attacks in recent months. These drones, which operate without GPS signals and are effective in challenging environments, have proven successful during capability-testing trials near the Thai-Cambodian border.
Aero Sentinel is renowned for its surveillance capabilities, having been utilized in Israel's 2025 military campaign against Iranian targets and reportedly in Ukraine against Russian forces. The drones' unique features, such as visual navigation and ability to function in jammed environments, make them highly suitable for the insurgents who often rely on surprise attacks in difficult terrain.
While Thailand has not officially announced the deployment of the Aero Sentinel system in the deep south, the potential impact of such a system on the insurgents could be significant and may lead to an escalation in hostilities.
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