The Drone War Over Ukraine’s Skies: What Washington Must Learn From Kiev’s High-Tech Defense

Every night over Kyiv, the hum of drones grows louder—an ominous soundtrack to a new kind of warfare that exposes the brutal reality of modern conflict and the stakes for American national security. Russia has escalated its use of Iranian-designed Shahed suicide drones, transforming from limited attacks with a few dozen to volleys reaching hundreds each night. These drones, painted black for stealth and equipped with sophisticated anti-jamming systems, now fly at altitudes up to five kilometers, out of reach of traditional light anti-air defenses. While Ukraine’s valiant military once intercepted almost every drone attack, ammunition shortages and the enemy's...