(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - The Iranian-made Shahed-136 "suicide" drones are effective and dangerous, especially when used against stationary and unarmored civilian targets. Carrying several dozen kg. of extremely destructive explosives, they are programmed to navigate to their target using a GPS system and then self-destruct. However, it is important to clarify that the suicide drone will not lead to groundbreaking outcomes on the battlefield. The Ukrainians have learned that they cannot stay at one place for more than several hours, even if remaining hidden. Therefore, Ukrainian artillery and tank forces arrive at a location, shoot, and immediately move on. They also activate electronic disruption systems, and shoot down the slow drones they detect. But if the Russians decide to activate the Shahed-136 in large swarms of dozens, instead of in pairs or groups of four, as they do today, the Ukrainians are in trouble. The war in Ukraine offers the perfect experimental platform for Iran. Operating their weaponry on the battlefield in Ukraine will enable the Iranians to refine their deadly drones and learn to make them immune to countermeasures that the West will develop. Sooner or later, Israel will have to confront a new and improved version of the Iranian arsenal.
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