What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?
Summary
Ukraine’s anti-drone system, called Sky Map, is being used in the Gulf region to detect and defend against Iranian drones. Ukrainian-made interceptor drones, which are cheaper and reusable, help shoot down these one-way attack drones, and Ukrainian experts are training US forces on this technology in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- Iranian Shahed drones are one-way attack drones that target energy and military sites in the Gulf and Israel.
- Each Shahed drone costs $20,000 to $50,000, while US interceptor missiles to shoot them down cost about $4 million each.
- Shahed drones are loud and fly low, making them hard to detect early by traditional systems.
- Ukraine has developed interceptor drones that chase and destroy attack drones and can be reused.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to offer drone defense help and signed 10-year defense agreements with these countries.
- The US military is using Ukraine’s Sky Map drone detection system at a Saudi air base with Ukrainian officers training US personnel.
- Ukrainian interceptor drones include the Sting, which is fast and uses thermal cameras, and the P1-Sun, a 3D-printed interceptor drone.
- Several countries have adopted drone designs inspired by the Iranian Shahed drone.
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