Shahed drone

Chinese Shahed-like drones offered online despite Alibaba ban

A sales representative for the company told D&T that the so-called “model plane” was a copy of the Shahed-136 and could be armed with explosives and could be shipped to Russia if needed.

Mosquito drone advertised for sale on Alibaba
An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

 A Shahed-136 drone on display at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Qom, Iran, 2023; illustrative.

Ukraine diplomat urges strikes on Russian drone production over Iran shipments

Ukranian President Zelensky meets with The Jerusalem Post's Amichai Stein, March 16, 2026.

Putin's war machine helped Iran improve Shahed drones, Zelensky tells 'Post' - exclusive


IRGC's 'unique' Shahed 107 drone still fails to penetrate IDF defense - analysis

Iran has likely launched several hundred drones at Israel over the past five days since Operation Rising Lion began.

 Iran's Shahed 107 drone on display, June 2025.

What is Iran's justification of selling its kamikaze drones? - analysis

The Iranian mission at the UN said, “The Shahed drone is among the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, possessing exceptional reconnaissance and operational capabilities."

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

Over 8,000 Iranian-made kamikaze drones were launched by Russia into Ukraine since 2022 - report

The US had previously warned Ukraine in 2022 that Iran was in the process of supplying Russia with drones, Iran International reported on Saturday.

 A rescuer rests at the site of a Russian drone and missile strike on residential buildings, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine September 4, 2024.

After surprise Tel Aviv attack, Houthi drone arsenal comes under spotlight - analysis

In-depth analysis of how Iranian-backed Houthis turned to drones in Yemen's civil war, creating a formidable, cost-effective aerial arsenal that gained them the upper hand in the region.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

A turbojet and 13 bombs: Iran's new 'Gaza' drone can threaten Israel

Iran recently unveiled its new UAV named "Gaza," claiming it can reach distances of thousands of kilometers.

 Iranian drones are inducted into Iran's Army, in Tehran, Iran, January 22, 2024.

Iran seeks to expand Russia ties following Putin election victory - analysis

The Iranian leader expressed “hope that his [Putin’s] new term would provide a suitable ground for the promotion of relations between Tehran and Moscow.”

The Russian and Iranian Presidents meet in Moscow last month. Increasingly, Tehran is acting not just as an ally but as a proxy for Russia in the Middle East, much as it has its own regional proxies, the writers maintain.

The drone wars of Iran’s militias are becoming more deadly - analysis

Iran is seeking to improve the capabilities of its drones. It has now had almost ten years to use them throughout the region.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits a new drone called "Mohajer 10" with a range of 2000 km, in Tehran, Iran, August 22, 2023

Near 4,000 Iranian kamikaze drones used in Ukraine-Russia war, Kyiv says

Western media outlets and analysts have produced evidence, including satellite imagery, of Russia setting up its own Shahed production facilities.

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

Russia imported Iranian drones, now it needs drone protection

However, both Ukraine and Russia don’t have access to the most expensive drone systems.

 A police officer blocks a road following a reported drone attack in central Moscow, Russia July 24, 2023.

Israeli-owned cargo ship attacked by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean

While the ship, known as the CMA CGM Symi, was damaged, there were no casualties to any crew members.

 A part of an unmanned aerial vehicle, what Ukrainian military authorities described as an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136 and which was shot down near the town of Kupiansk, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, is seen in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released September 13, 2022