Intelligence della difesa dell’Ucraina: la nuova modifica dei droni Shahed trasporta sia MANPADS che testate

So they add extra weight, damage the aerodynamic qualities of the design, and probably considerably raise its radar signature, all for what? A one in a million pro-gamer move to down a Ukrainian aircraft?

Yes, one a million, because:
1. MANPADS were designed for ground use, by infantry or vehicles, meaning it would target and fire at a low speed or fully stationary, as opposed to a drone going up to 200 km/h
2. On a drone, it will be exposed to de-facto extreme wind, and for now, extreme cold, making it questionable if it would successfully fire, especially if something would affect the sensor
3. MANPADS were meant to have free vectors of rotation to manually track the target during lock-on, this will be fixed straight forward, making it highly unlikely to get a target
4. The drone will probably get shot down before entering the lock-on range (being usually around 6km)

Armed drones to shepard suicide drones an increasing trend on both sides.

A drone v drone air battle plausible in 2026. Strange times.

Can we make sure that group of legends in the Yak stay safe please?