Shahed-type drones
Coverage of Shahed-type drones in the Nexus archive.
- Romania slams Russia over weekend drone incursions
Romania confronted Russia over weekend drone incursions into its airspace, presenting evidence to the Russian ambassador and recalling its own ambassador to Moscow. Three suspected Russian Shahed-type drones were shot down near the Romanian-Ukrainian border, with Romania attributing the incidents to Russia's actions in the region.
- Fences Not F-35s: Drone Attacks and the Illogic of Gulf Procurement
The article highlights the effectiveness of a Cold War-era German anti-aircraft gun, the Gepard, against Shahed-type drones in Ukraine's conflict with Russia, noting its low cost compared to modern alternatives. It contrasts this with a medieval-inspired drone countermeasure involving a pronged drone.
- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to help check Russia’s invasion
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is intensifying efforts to secure air defense systems and military aid from European allies to counter Russia's ongoing attacks. Despite over four years of conflict, Ukraine faces challenges scaling production of its advanced defense technologies due to financial constraints.