Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Ukraine's New $2,500 Drone to Counter Iranian Shaheds
Ukraine has developed a fast and affordable drone to combat the Iranian Shahed drones.
These Shahed drones are used by Russia and are difficult for existing air defenses to intercept.
The new Ukrainian drone, the STING interceptor, can fly up to 195 mph.
This will allow Ukraine to defend against these drones in an affordable way.
This new drone costs only $2,500, a more cost-effective solution than using missiles or fighter jets.
Ukraine aims to build 1,000 of these interceptor drones daily.
Ukrainian firm Wild Hornet created a $2,500 interceptor drone.
The STING interceptor drone has a speed up to 195 mph.
The drone is designed to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
It offers an alternative to costly missile defense systems.
Ukraine aims to build 1,000 interceptor drones daily.
- Who
- Ukrainian firm Wild Hornet.
- What
- A $2,500 interceptor drone to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
- When
- The drone was recently tested.
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- To provide a cost-effective defense against Shahed drones.
Ukraine's Perspective
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Defensive Strategy
Ukraine's Perspective
Low-cost interceptors are needed to neutralize Shahed drones.
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- Drone Cost
- $2,500
- Drone Speed
- 195 mph
- Target
- Iranian Shahed drones
- Purpose
- Interceptor drone
- Firm
- Wild Hornet
- Goal
- Build 1,000 interceptors daily
