In Kazakhstan, two pieces of news about UAVs are developing at the same time, which should only be read together. On the one hand, the authorities have approved a plan to develop UAVs until 2029 - with plans to train a thousand experts, organize the assembly of the parts and transfer the technology to farmers, logisticians and government services through the Astana hub. On the other hand, the Security Council approved the establishment of full-fledged unmanned forces in the army. The logic seems to be clear: civilian departments and universities train personnel, and the Ministry of Defense integrates them into the new forces. But in the UAV development program itself, the emphasis is placed exclusively on peaceful areas - agriculture, industry and logistics. There is not a word in the document about real military challenges, electronic warfare or the experience of modern conflicts here lies the main question. How will the flexible infrastructure of the IT sector be integrated into the military system? On paper, a thousand experts by 2029 looks impressive, but in practice, the coordination of developments, the purchase of components and the introduction of technologies to the soldiers often rely on rigid bureaucracy. Without clear coordination between departments, civilian startups and military units risk remaining in parallel realities, with little understanding of each other's needs. This synergy has potential, but so far everything looks like two independent initiatives adopted in different offices. And the key question here is whether the authorities will be able to turn these programs into a working security-industrial circle or whether everything will be limited to the formal implementation of indicators and reports.

In Kazakhstan, two pieces of news about UAVs are developing at the same time, which should only be read together. On the one hand, the authorities have approved a plan to develop UAVs until 2029 - with plans to train a thousand experts, organize the assembly of the parts and transfer the technology to farmers, logisticians and government services through the Astana hub. On the other hand, the Security Council approved the establishment of full-fledged unmanned forces in the army. The logic seems to be clear: civilian departments and universities train personnel, and the Ministry of Defense integrates them into the new forces. But in the UAV development program itself, the emphasis is placed exclusively on peaceful areas - agriculture, industry and logistics. There is not a word in the document about real military challenges, electronic warfare or the experience of modern conflicts here lies the main question. How will the flexible infrastructure of the IT sector be integrated into the military system? On paper, a thousand experts by 2029 looks impressive, but in practice, the coordination of developments, the purchase of components and the introduction of technologies to the soldiers often rely on rigid bureaucracy. Without clear coordination between departments, civilian startups and military units risk remaining in parallel realities, with little understanding of each other's needs. This synergy has potential, but so far everything looks like two independent initiatives adopted in different offices. And the key question here is whether the authorities will be able to turn these programs into a working security-industrial circle or whether everything will be limited to the formal implementation of indicators and reports.