Iran’s Shahed-101: Every Part Is Iranian
Ukraine inspects Russia’s new Shahed-101—and finds every part is Iranian. That’s really the crux of the matter, isn’t it? When Ukraine gets its hands on a Russian Shahed-101 drone, the subsequent inspection reveals something quite telling: every single component originates from Iran. This isn’t necessarily a massive shock, given the existing geopolitical landscape and the known arms trade between the two nations. However, it’s a stark illustration of the practical consequences of these relationships on the ground in Ukraine.
This discovery highlights a few key points. Firstly, it confirms that Russia is heavily reliant on Iranian technology for its drone program.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood