https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-iranian-shahed-drone-transformed-war-with-china-s-helpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-iranian-shahed-drone-transformed-war-with-china-s-helphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-iranian-shahed-drone-transformed-war-with-china-s-help#u50765Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:56:02 +0000Russia is deploying faster, more lethal versions of the Iranian Shahed drone with technical assistance from China. These new iterations include jet-powered models capable of reaching speeds of 483 km/h. This shift forces Ukraine to seek new interceptor technology to counter the increased velocity of Russian strikes. While the original Shahed drones relied on slower propulsion, the integration of jet engines transforms these platforms into high-speed strike assets designed to bypass existing defenses.Why it mattersThe Shahed drone platform originated in Iran and became a staple of Russian aeria