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world3 hours ago•6 min saved

Ukraine's cheap interceptors take on Shahed drone swarms

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.

via Al Jazeera|

#interceptor-drones #patriot-missiles #shahed-drones

military-and-defense7 months ago•7 min saved

US and Israel Face Missile Stockpile Shortages Amid Iran Conflict

During Israel's 12-day conflict with Iran, the U.S. military reportedly fired over 150 THAAD missile interceptors to defend Israel, which constitutes about a quarter of its total THAAD stockpiles, highlighting concerns over missile inventory levels and the challenges of maintaining operational readiness amid ongoing conflicts and procurement delays.

via The War Zone|

#iran #israel #military-and-defense

defense-and-security7 months ago•6 min saved

US and Allies Face Challenges in Replenishing Missile Defense Stockpiles Amid Rising Tensions

The US and its allies are inadequately prepared to defend against saturation missile attacks, with current missile defense systems like THAAD and Patriot facing limitations in intercepting large volumes of missiles, especially hypersonic ones, and the US industrial base struggling to produce enough interceptors to maintain effective defense.

via Asia Times|

#defense-and-security #israel #missile-defense

defense7 months ago•3 min saved

US Used 14% of THAAD Stockpile Against Iran, Replenishment May Take Years

The US used nearly 14% of its THAAD missile interceptors during a conflict with Iran, which could take 3 to 8 years to replenish, raising concerns about future military readiness and capability shortfalls.

via Stars and Stripes|

#defense #iran #missile-defense

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Defense Requests and Partnerships Strengthened with US Support

Ukraine has presented a list of U.S. weapons it needs to combat the Russian military, including advanced air defense systems like the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), F-18 "Hornet" fighter jets, drones, Apache and Blackhawk helicopters. The list also includes big-ticket items such as C-17 Globemaster transport jets and C-130 Super Hercules, as well as F-16s, long-range ATACMS missiles, and various types of drones. Ukraine is seeking Western military aid to continue its fight against Russia, and the requested weapons would amount to billions of dollars in purchases or donations.

via Reuters|

#f-18s #international-relations #russia