Shahed drone

UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan

Skyhammer is designed to neutralize Shaheed drones and low-speed missiles

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Skyhammer interceptor chasing a Shahed-like drone during tests in Jordan
Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

Ukraine downed Iranian drones in Middle East during Iran war, Zelensky claims

In recent years, Ukrainian drone-makers have unveiled and combat-tested several drone interceptors that can sometimes be 3D-printed and cost significantly less than traditional air defense systems.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Mosquito drone advertised for sale on Alibaba

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.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
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

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Russia imported Iranian drones, now it needs drone protection

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

DECEMBER 13, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
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

Drone attack on US forces intercepted in Iraq - report

Iraq has asserted that if the US is seen as supporting Israel then US forces could be targeted in Iraq.

OCTOBER 18, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
(Illustrative) A drone is launched during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 6, 2021

Iran unveils newly-developed ‘Kaman-19’ drone

Iran has threatened to use their drone technology against Israel and has aided Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by providing drones to the Russian army. 

OCTOBER 5, 2023ByBEN ZION GAD
A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

US and Europe put the screws to Iran’s drone program - analysis

A report said that European countries might ban sales to countries that appear to be aiding the program. 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

Ukraine says it destroyed 34 of 44 drones launched by Russia

Ukraine shot down roughly 3 of every 4 inbound drones sent by Russia in an overnight attack.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023ByREUTERS
An explosion amid Russian drone strikes near Orlivka near Orlivka, Ukraine September 26, 2023 is seen in this screen grab from a video taken from a ferry on the way to Romania.