When Shahed drones first appeared in autumn 2022, Ukraine had few ways to stop them. In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows. How the drone war beganMoments earlier, the pilot carefully landed his interceptor drone to avoid damaging it. Downing ShahedsAnother challenge soon emerged: how to intercept the hundreds of fast, durable Shahed drones flying far beyond the front line. Their joint efforts resulted in aircraft-style interceptor drones capable of matching the speed of the Shaheds.

Source: The Telegraph March 22, 2026 23:25 UTC