Ukraine's Drone Defense: A Game Changer

In Adelaide today, March 10th, the United States and several Arab nations are turning to Ukraine

for help, defending against swarms of cheap Iranian attack drones. Ukrainian President

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed requests from the U.S., Europe, and 11 countries near Iran to share

expertise in shooting them. Down. Over four years, fighting Russia, Ukraine has become a top

expert in countering these low-cost threats. These Iranian drones, based on the same Shahid

models Russia uses, cost just $20,000 to $50,000 each. They overwhelm pricey defenses like

Patriot missiles, which run up to $1 million per shot. Iran has lost over 2,000 of them recently,

hitting oil facilities, airports, and bases in the Gulf region. Experts say the U.S. was caught

off guard by this predictable tactic, despite layered defenses meant for bigger missiles.

Officials admit current systems drain interceptors fast when facing mass drone attacks

launch from trucks with decoys. Analysts note most strikes get stopped, but sustaining in long

term is tough. Zelensky announced Ukraine is sending interceptor drones and a team of specialists

to protect U.S. bases in Jordan this week. In return, he proposed swapping their cheap interceptors,

some costing just $1,000 to $2,000 for needed Patriot missiles. Ukrainian firms say they can

ramp up production without hurting their own defenses. Military observers praise Ukraine's layered

affordable approach, honed through trial and error. They urge the West to catch up quickly on drone,

on drone warfare, where fast-wrapping interceptors take out threats. While training and integration

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