DronesukraineSep 22, 2026

Jet-powered Russian drones strain Ukraine's air defences

Jet-powered Russian drones are straining Ukraine's air defences. The faster loitering munitions are harder to intercept. They increase pressure on limited interceptor stocks. The trend drives demand for new counter-UAS solutions.

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