Ukraine’s Drone-Defense Playbook for the Gulf’s Shahed Threat
The article argues Gulf air defenses should adopt Ukraine’s layered, scalable model to counter mass Shahed-type drones, using inexpensive interceptor drones and mobile fire groups integrated with radars and digital situational awareness. It cautions against relying solely on high-end missiles and emphasizes doctrine, sensors, training, and adaptable command structures to handle drone swarms, decoys, and evolving tactics seen in Ukraine and Russia.