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Ukrainian Companies Prohibited From Exporting Shahed Interceptor Drones

Ukraine Bans Export of Anti-Drone Interceptors Amid Gulf Demand

Ukrainian drone manufacturers have developed cost-effective Shahed interceptor drones generating strong Middle East interest, but the government has prohibited exports as wartime production takes priority.

Key Takeaways

Ukrainian interceptor drones destroy Shahed loitering munitions at a fraction of the cost of surface-to-air missiles
Middle Eastern buyers are specifically seeking Ukraine's combat-proven Shahed counter-drone systems amid regional conflict

DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via twz.com

Pentagon Faces 'Race of Attrition' as Interceptor Stockpiles Run Low

The U.S. military's finite supply of missile interceptors is being depleted faster than it can be replenished, exposing a critical vulnerability in American air defense capabilities.

Key Takeaways

U.S. interceptor missiles cost $2-4 million each while adversary drones cost as little as $10,000
Production lines cannot surge fast enough to replace interceptors consumed in recent operations

DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via defensenews.com

US Strikes Cripple Iran Missile Arsenal as Interceptors Dwindle

US-led strikes have significantly degraded Iran's missile capabilities, but concerns mount over the diminishing stockpile of allied interceptor missiles.

Key Takeaways

US strikes have significantly degraded Iran's ballistic missile capabilities
Allied interceptor missile stockpiles are rapidly depleting under retaliatory attacks

DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com