KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY

• Russia has transformed its aerial attack tactics by transitioning from propeller-driven Geran-2 drones to jet-powered Geran series systems capable of reaching speeds of 600 kilometers per hour.
• While current standard interceptor drones remain inadequate in catching high-speed jet drones, Ukraine has become dependent on costly air defense missiles and AI-supported machine gun turrets.
• Next-generation platforms such as Geran-4 and Geran-5 carry warheads weighing between 40 and 90 kilograms, specifically designed to destroy bridge piers and high-voltage transmission lines.
• Ukrainian defense engineers have entered an urgent race to develop interception technology capable of countering next-generation jet drones expected to reach speeds of 900 kilometers per hour head-on.