Shahed drone
Coverage of Shahed drone in the Nexus archive.
- Video purportedly shows Ukrainian unit running down Russian Shahed. The US is paying attention.
A Ukrainian drone unit shared a video of American-made Merops interceptors reportedly downing a Russian Shahed drone, prompting U.S. military interest in developing a scalable version. The U.S. Army is pursuing a government-owned design for low-cost interceptors to replace expensive Patriot missiles, with Perennial Autonomy, the Merops manufacturer, holding a $500 million Pentagon contract.
- Apache going down near Oman a sign of air combat evolution, analysts warn
An Apache helicopter was downed near Oman by a Shahed drone, with both crew members rescued. Analysts highlight the incident as a sign of evolving air combat, emphasizing the growing threat of unmanned systems to traditional military aircraft.
- Russian Overnight Drone Attack on Mykolaiv Injures 2, Child Treated for Stress
A Russian Shahed drone attack targeted the southern city of Mykolaiv, injuring two adults and causing an acute stress reaction in a 10-year-old child, according to regional officials.
- Russian drone hits nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl: Ukraine
Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian Shahed drone struck a nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl, which President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as 'extremely vile'.
- Explosions Hit Russian City Home to Key Shahed Drone, Iskander Missile Factory
Residents in Cheboksary, Russia, reported explosions and air raid sirens, while local authorities denied any incident. The city is home to a military electronics manufacturer producing components for Russia’s Shahed drones and Iskander missiles.
- US-Saudi venture to build Shahed drone clones in Riyadh
A US-Saudi joint venture, SR2Vector, is building a factory near Riyadh to produce SKYWASP combat drones modeled on Iran’s Shahed system. The drones, capable of striking targets 1,500 km away, aim to enhance Saudi deterrence and align with the kingdom’s goal of localizing 50% of defense spending by 2030.
- Ukraine Tests Cheap Interceptor Missiles to Counter Shahed Drone Threat – Fedorov
Ukraine is testing affordable interceptor missiles under a presidential directive to strengthen air defense capabilities against Russian drone and missile attacks. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the program aims to scale up production of cost-effective air defense solutions. Current defenses intercept most drones, but officials say further strengthening is needed against intensified Russian strikes.