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flag Ukraine's low-cost drone defense system, proven in Kyiv, is being offered to the U.S. to counter expensive Iranian drone swarms.

flag Iranian drone attacks using low-cost Shahed drones are challenging U.S. and allied air defenses, with each drone costing $20,000 to $50,000 while intercepts can cost hundreds of thousands or millions per shot, raising sustainability concerns. flag Ukraine, facing similar threats from Russian forces using Iranian drones, has developed affordable interceptor drones to counter these swarms. flag Demonstrated in Kyiv in March 2026, the Ukrainian system offers a cost-effective defense solution. flag President Zelensky has offered to share the technology and expertise with the U.S., which is now considering adopting the approach to address the growing drone threat in modern warfare.

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