SECURITYJun 1 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKSDavid B. Roberts

Fences Not F-35s: Drone Attacks and the Illogic of Gulf Procurement

The article highlights the effectiveness of a Cold War-era German anti-aircraft gun, the Gepard, against Shahed-type drones in Ukraine's conflict with Russia, noting its low cost compared to modern alternatives. It contrasts this with a medieval-inspired drone countermeasure involving a pronged drone.

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