Tag: #Interceptor Drones

Politics 09/20/2026, 15:02

Ukraine Races to Build Interceptors Against Jet-Powered Shaheds: July Failures, Loss of Initiative, and First Successful Test on September 15

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:59

Ukraine is testing new interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds, but the July trials ended in failures and crashes. The Air Force offers an optimistic outlook, and on September 15 the first successful interception was recorded.

450 km/h speed vs. interceptors: why jet-powered 'Shaheds' remain almost out of reach for Ukraine's air defense

Politics 08/31/2026, 08:11

Jet-powered 'Shaheds' with speeds above 450 km/h are almost impossible to physically intercept. Contra-Drone experts point to the need to combine radars and interceptors, while air defense is betting on electronic countermeasures (ECM).