03 Mar 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Iran shifts military focus to drone capabilities away from air defense
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Iran's underinvestment in air-defence systems leaves it vulnerable to Israeli and US strikes, but its low-cost Shahed drones, costing $20,000 each, have proven effective in swarm attacks. The country's military imports reveal a shift: air-defence systems fell to 4.1% of imports, while aircraft rose to 44%, missiles increased to 16%, and critical subsystems declined.