The analysts forecast the Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)market to grow at a CAGR of 3.17 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in UAV launch. The Global UAV market has also been witnessing an increase in R&D. However, the rapid technological changes could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. (Source: Business Wire, Research and Markets: 2013 Report on the International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market - Forecasts to 2016, 2014) SMi's masterclass hosted by Bournemouth University will address some of the more recent challenges to this form of warfare (under inclusion of aspects of counter-insurgency or counterinsurgency (COIN)) before addressing the opportunities to use UAVs in combat and COIN. Key benefits to this masterclass are: • You will gain updated knowledge of the use of UAVs/UCAS in combat and COIN • You will acquire a better understanding of the legal and political ramifications of the use of UAVs • You will have the opportunity to raise questions of interest to you during group discussions•You will participate in a master class which will offer an independent view on the challenges and opportunities of ‘drones’ in war and peace