Introduction

DISEC highlights the effects that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can impose on militaries and civilians. A recent development regarding small drone warfare is Norway’s attainment of its first drone swarm, named Valkyrie. Additionally, a new US military university has the goal to train officers in fighting drone threats. Based on these developments, delegates must consider the introduction of new technologies and institutions and how they shift power among countries.

Norway’s Valkyrie

The Norwegian military experiments with UAVs, although their drone laws are enforceable and strict for the public. Within Norway’s police service, UAVs have already been adopted. These drones are used to provide images and films to support decision-making during exercises or emergencies. This use of UAVs by Norway shows drones’ key role in surveillance and monitoring. Small drones are increasingly being used not only for surveillance but also for tactical purposes, including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and intelligence gathering.

As of October 2025, Norway has acquired Valkyrie. Valkyrie is an autonomous drone swarm from Six Robotics, which works with Norway’s Defense Research Establishment as the project is still in the development stage. The partnership allows the Army Units to directly provide feedback on Valkyrie’s operational capabilities, which can be adapted for civilian or military purposes.

Norway’s attainment of drones shows how mid-sized states are gaining simple access to new technologies. This rapid proliferation demonstrates that small drone warfare is no longer limited to major powers, raising concerns about global security and the need for regulation. To address the spread, delegates should focus on the regulation of UAVs before they become fully weaponized. However, issues arise when imposing regulations, such as enforcement, compliance, and the technical challenges posed by autonomous or evasion-capable drones.

Norway has relied on long-term defense research and close collaboration with their Defence Research Establishment to inform policy discussions and oversight surrounding UAV development. This approach supports greater transparency, testing accountability, and early risk assessment. Moreover, Norway acted actively in their acquisition of drones. This was done to ensure they stay competitive with countries such as the United States and China. These states are leading in the development of new drone technologies. UAVs not only mark military advancement in a country but also broader technological and diplomatic influence. Norway’s army has also used Valkyrie to engage in joint activity with Sweden and Finland. This shows Valkyrie’s role in strengthening regional cooperation.

As DISEC, this committee’s mission is to promote cooperation between all member states of the United Nations. Delegates should consider establishing international UAV monitoring agreements, safety standards, and transparency initiatives to prevent escalation, ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, and foster peaceful technological development. Thus, delegates are encouraged to craft ways for UAVs to maintain and foster global unity.

United States of America’s JCU University

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are changing battle tactics and global military education standards. This affects small drone warfare around the world. Noticing this, the United States established the Joint Counter–Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University (JCU) at Fort Sill. This will train military personnel in detecting, identifying, tracking, and mitigating threats posed by small unmanned aircraft systems. The program addresses the rapid expansion of drone use in modern warfare by improving operational readiness. Before JCU, counter-drone training in the United States was fragmented across different military branches and based on varied doctrines. JCU provides standardized training that simulates real-world drone threats.

Graduates develop more balanced and well-planned responses to drone threats. The university promotes a new teaching system in a joint effort with researchers, industry creators, government officers, and united partners. The JCU-developed advanced Counter-Drone Officer Certification Program teaches officers through tough classwork and live drills. The classwork gives trainees the key ideas and rules they need to know, while the drills let them act out real-life events and deal with the high-pressure chaos that comes with missions using unmanned aerial vehicles. These drills copy the noise, rush, and stress found in real scenarios so officers learn how to think fast and stay calm when things get intense.

When officers finish the training program, they get a Specialized Certification with a new Military Skill Identifier (MSI). This shows they are a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Drone Technology. This Specialized Certification gives officers many skills beyond just being able to fire a gun. Certified officers can carry out Tactical Interdictions, run Site Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) to study how a place uses drones (Drone Vulnerability and Risk Assessments or DVRAs), create Organizational Counter Drone Policies, and write Emergency Response Plans (Drone Emergency Response Plans or DERPs). They also help build a program that trains and certifies other people in their unit.

Conclusion

Both examples demonstrate growing interest in the use of UAVs across the world. While UAV technology continues to advance rapidly, gaps in regulation and training remain significant challenges. Delegates are encouraged to support the development of shared standards for training and certification, as well as international cooperation in researching and countering drone systems. Promoting common frameworks and collaboration can help ensure that UAVs contribute to global security rather than instability.

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