‘FrankenSAM’ Systems Are Now Shooting Down Drones In Ukraine. Systems blending Western and Soviet parts, including repurposed air-to-air missiles, offer Ukraine added air defenses it desperately needs.

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1. Have been following this development closely for a while as after l got out of the military l spent a few years Contracting & while working in Israel was shown their efforts in ‘repurposing’ older missiles for a cheaper alternative in their Iron Dome system,specifically to counter the Drone threat.

   Like wise with Saudi’s who were constantly chewing through available Patriot missiles for their battery’s & were using aircraft efficiently & far cheaper to counter Drone threats .

   Some links for those interested >

   The ministers announcement of successful deployment at Davos

   Minister: Ukraine uses FrankenSAM hybrid system for first time, downs Russian kamikaze drone

   https://kyivindependent.com/minister-ukraine-uses-frankensam-hybrid-system-for-first-time-downs-russian-kamikaze-drone/

   Pentagon’s ‘FrankenSAM’ program cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine

   https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-military-missiles-16c344bdba2e0695a2286a55d9614ff4

   Ukraine’s race to build its own arms industry
   Kyiv is converting US missiles for new uses and prioritising joint ventures with western companies

   https://www.ft.com/content/69cf1288-0156-4b8f-a770-cacb05988596

   Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The Houthis

   The Saudis need to restock their depleted Patriot Missile arsenal due to constant ballistic missile barrages from Houthi forces in Yemen.

   https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43421/saudi-arabia-is-running-out-of-patriot-missiles-in-its-conflict-with-the-houthis

2. Love the team work 🙂

3. Honestly you could probably rig up something for drones with some stepper motors. cameras, AK47 and a raspberry pi