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Shahed Drone Intercepted Over Odessa
Published 1 years ago
A Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile (system unknown) intercepts a Russian Shahed drone over Odessa. This incident is a reminder of the persistent air campaign and of financial challenge that drones present to the defender. In this case, the Ukrainian defenders easily intercepted the drone, thus protecting Odessa’s critical maritime infrastructure, but the replacement cost of the intercepting missile is much higher than that the Shahed, creating an unsustainable paradigm. Israel finds itself in a similar situation as Iron Dome fires expensive missiles at cheaply produced Hamas rockets. As drone warfare continues to evolve belligerents will need to develop a sustainable antidote to cheap drones, such as a modernized Gepard or a resurrected LAV-AD.
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Cam
Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing just completed its big yearly event, an offshore race in the Gulf of Mexico with an all veteran crew. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.