Ukraine’s MANPADS Edge: Short on Targeting Tech and Batteries, Not Just Missiles
Ukraine’s front-line units rely on MANPADS to counter drones and low-altitude strikes, but soldiers say the biggest gaps are not missiles but targeting and power gear—drone detectors, electronic-warfare equipment, and portable batteries (like EcoFlows). Decentralized procurement and bottlenecks—often filled by crowdfunding—make these electronics and power supplies hard to obtain, complicating even effective use of MANPADS alongside Western deliveries.
