Ukraine Leads Drone Defense With Interceptor Tactics

After four years of war with Russia, Ukraine has become a global leader in defending against Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones, deploying low-cost interceptor drones and layered air-defense tactics. The article reports Ukraine's specialists are advising partners across the Middle East as cheap Shahed swarms strain expensive Western interceptors and deplete Patriot missile stockpiles, highlighting an economic imbalance and prompting militaries to adopt diverse, sustainable defenses.