Ukraine's Drone Revolution: Low-Cost Tech Reinvents Air Defense Against Shaheds

• Ukraine has developed a network of homemade drone interceptors to counter Russia's Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
• Traditional air defense missiles like the $2 million Patriot were too expensive and slow to effectively target small, agile drones.
• Ukrainian soldiers are using $2,200 interceptor drones, which can be reused, proving as effective as costly alternatives.
• The innovation began out of battlefield desperation and has evolved into a sophisticated system with private companies and volunteers contributing.
• Western allies and West Asian countries are now seeking Ukraine's expertise in this low-cost, high-impact air defense strategy.