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Ukraine Develops New Drone Interceptor in Three Months Amid Regional Defense Shifts

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Ukraine Develops New Drone Interceptor in Three Months Amid Regional Defense Shifts
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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago

What happened

Ukraine developed a new drone interceptor in three months to counter Iranian Shahed drones used by Russia. The US is buying older Patriot missile interceptors due to supply shortages, while Turkey seeks US help for engines for its indigenous fighter jet amid F-35 restrictions.

  • 01Ukraine developed a new drone interceptor in three months to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
  • 02The US resumes buying older PAC-2 Patriot missiles due to supply shortages amid Middle East tensions.
  • 03Turkey seeks US engines for its Kaan fifth-generation fighter jet amid F-35 sales restrictions.
  • 04Turkey plans to buy 80 General Electric F110 engines for Kaan production starting next year.
  • 05Ukraine's Jetkiller drone interceptor will enter serial production in August with 50,000 units monthly.
  • 06The US missile defense industry faces strain balancing demands from Ukraine and Middle East partners.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ukraine Develops New Drone Interceptor in Three Months Amid Regional Defense Shifts
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew1 day ago
Ukraine Develops Drone Interceptor in Three Months Amid Regional Defense Shifts

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