Iran's Shahed-136 drone inspires F-35, Rafale missile developer to take big step and unveil...
Iran's Shahed-136 drone inspires F-35, Rafale missile developer to take big step and unveil...
The ongoing wars between Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel have showcased that the way of fighting battles have changed in the tech era and also highlighted the use new war weapons such as UAVs and drones. It is a fact that future wars will be fought with UAVs and suicide drones. Considering the fact, Europe's largest missile manufacturer – MBDA – has unveiled its new one-way attack drones at the Paris Air Show. These drones rolled the eyeballs of many because of their low cost and effectiveness. MBDA showcased a scaled model of these drones and the actual drones are expected to be around 10 feet long. The company is aiming to mass-produce these drones, intended to be significantly cheaper than its cruise missiles. MBDA is planning to deliver more than 1,000 of the suicide drones.
Currently designated 'One-Way Effector', these drones are capable to turn the table during the war.
Notably, the Europe's largest missile manufacturer has shifted to mass-produce these low-cost drones is a clear example how the Russia-Ukraine war and the use of Made in Iran – Shahed-136 drones have drastically changed the battlefield.
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