
#Short-range air defense (SHORAD)
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![Drone launched from an Iranian “drone carrier division” vessel, 2022. (Source: KianSharifi/X) Drone launched from an Iranian “drone carrier division” vessel, 2022. (Source: KianSharifi/X)]()
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Despite possessing the world’s most advanced military and missile defense network, the United States could face unexpected challenges defending its own territory against an Iranian drone attack. Analysts say the issue stems from the structure of US homeland air defense systems, which were designed for very different threats.![Ukrainian NASAMS system loaded with 5 AIM-120 AMRAAM air defense missiles. (Source: ukraine_map/X) Ukrainian NASAMS system loaded with 5 AIM-120 AMRAAM air defense missiles. (Source: ukraine_map/X)]()
![Raven air defense systems on Supacat HMT 600 chassis in the service of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 2025. (Source: ArmyInform) Raven air defense systems on Supacat HMT 600 chassis in the service of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 2025. (Source: ArmyInform)]()





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