The Shahed 136 is an Iranian-made, low-cost, one-way kamikaze drone frequently deployed in modern conflicts for long-range precision strikes. Known for its affordability and ability to challenge air defense systems, it has been utilized by various forces to target infrastructure and urban areas. Recent analysis has focused on its complex supply chain, production logistics, and its influence on the development of low-cost drone technology globally.
“What we know for sure is that Russia is not producing them from the ground up. It still relies on supply chains to source various inputs for the drones.”