Ukraine's cheap interceptors take on Shahed drone swarms
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Ukraine has mass-produced thousands of cheap interceptor drones (Sting, Bullet, P1-Sun, Octopus 100, ODIN Win_Hit) to counter Iran's Shahed drones; costing about $1,000–$2,000 each, these 'Shahed Killers' offer a far cheaper alternative to expensive Patriot/THAAD missiles and are operated by pilots (with FPV gear) though automation is advancing. Kyiv has sought more US defenses like Patriot, while sharing this tech with allies amid the US–Israel war on Iran.
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