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Briefing: Military briefing: the high cost of using fighters to down Iranian drones
Strategic angle: Gulf states’ reliance on jets to battle waves of cheap Shaheds is testing their finances, pilots and planes
editorial-staff
1 min read
Updated 19 days ago
Gulf states are increasingly deploying fighter jets to intercept Iranian Shahed drones, which poses significant operational challenges.
This reliance on advanced aircraft to counter inexpensive drone threats is raising concerns regarding the sustainability of military budgets.
The strain on pilots and aircraft maintenance is becoming evident as the frequency of engagements escalates, leading to potential long-term implications for regional defense capabilities.