Russia’s deployment of Iranian-designed Shahed drones has made their battlefield impact widely visible. Footage of triangular drones striking structures in Ukraine has become increasingly widespread, while civilians have learned to fear the distinctive buzzing noise that signals an incoming attack. Until recently, the large-scale deployment of such disposable drones remained largely theoretical for U.S. forces. The United States has introduced a new low-cost attack drone into active combat, marking a significant transition in modern warfare tactics. In a development that mirrors approaches witnessed elsewhere, the system closely resembles a weapon design earlier used by Iran in regional conflicts. Has USA admitted Iran’s technology superiority ?
