Hindustan Times Can US’ $15 Million THAAD Missiles Stop Iran’s $20K Shahed Drones Before Gulf’s Defenses Collapse?

Iran’s cheap kamikaze drones are rewriting modern warfare, overwhelming expensive air defence systems used by the US, Israel, and Gulf states. As missile stockpiles deplete and costs skyrocket, the imbalance is becoming unsustainable. From $20,000 Shahed drones to multi-million-dollar interceptors, this is a battle of economics as much as firepower. Can laser weapons like Iron Beam or HELIOS offer a solution? Or does Ukraine’s low-cost interceptor drone model hold the answer? This video breaks down the cost crisis, battlefield realities, and the urgent race to counter drone swarms before defenses collapse under pressure.

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