The Iran Threat The Nziv Report MAR 15, 2025
Iranian drones: Are they effective? Yes, but no
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The effectiveness of Iranian drones, particularly the Shahad-136, has been a topic of debate. On the surface, their impact seems formidable, but when examined closely, their efficiency in hitting intended targets is remarkably low.
THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Russia has launched approximately 15,000 Shahad-136 and Gran-2 (a Russian copy) drones. Out of these, only 454 successfully hit their targets. That means a staggering 97% failed to reach their intended mark. Breaking it down:
- 9,051 were intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian air defense systems.
- 5,506 either malfunctioned, missed their targets, or were disrupted by electronic warfare.
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