Iran's Drones Expose Weaknesses in Air Defenses

0:00You're listening to Sinney News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Iran's recent use of low-cost drones in the Middle East conflict is exposing big weaknesses in modern air defenses. These Shahid drones cost around $30,000 each to make, but shooting them down requires missiles that can run over $1 million a. Pop. Iran has launched more than 1,000 of them toward neighbors like the United Arab Emirates using a swarm tactic to overwhelm defenses and drain. Some of Interceptor Supplies. Meanwhile, this approach echoes what Russia has done with similar drones in Ukraine. The drones fly up to 2,500 kilometers and carry a 50 kilogram warhead designed for mass attacks where most get stopped, but a few breakthrough. Even fighter jets chasing them burn through costly air-to-air missiles, sometimes a million dollars per shot. Defense experts down under are watching closely, warning Australia to boost its counter-drone tech fast. The strategy forces a rethink on pricey high-tech weapons, as cheap swarms can exhaust stockpiles

1:05before bigger threats like cruise missiles hit key. Targets. Australia is already spending $1.3 billion over the next 10 years on counter-drone projects. Analysts stress the knee for quicker integrated air and missile defenses, especially for northern areas and cities, focusing on affordable mass. Production, rather than perfect solutions. Other takeaways include building fuel supply resilience and wrapping up local missile manufacturing by the new factory in South Australia aiming for 4,000 units a year. As global militaries adapt, Australia has a chance to innovate early and avoid being caught off guard in future fights. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, solypilo.com