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What are the self defence drones against Shaheds at this time? I thought Ukraine was shooting them down with F16s, Gepards and from helicopters.

• verdverm 8mo ago
  They have a new interceptor that looks like a big bullet with a set of props on the back end. This article has a representative image: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-qatar-discuss-acquiring-ukrainian-184957609.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-qatar-discuss-acquiri... You can find videos of their use too
  • Luc 8mo ago
    There's different models from several suppliers as well: https://www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-Interceptor-Drones.html https://www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-Interceptor-Drones.html
    • verdverm 8mo ago
      Thanks for the link, that was the same source I couldn't re-find.
• dmix 8mo ago
  Drone vs drone interceptors in the big deal in Ukraine right now.
• Ostrogoth 8mo ago
  Ukraine has been using cheap interceptor drones (models Sting/Bagnet/etc) combined with sensor networks to intercept slower prop driven Geran-2. Then Russia upgraded to jet engine on Geran-3, with higher speeds that are more difficult for prop interceptors to catch. Ukraine switched back to using machine gunners from aircraft to help take those out until they develop faster intercept drones.