politics
Why Iran’s Cheap Shahed Drones Are Hard to Stop
Shahed drones have become one of the most disruptive weapons in the US-Israeli war with Iran. The one-way attack drones cost little to make, but the missiles needed to shoot them down cost millions of dollars. CNN’s Bijan Hosseini reports.
TL;DR
- Shahed drones are a disruptive weapon due to their low cost compared to the expensive missiles needed to shoot them down.
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