Russia Develops Yolka: 'Fire-And-Forget' Kinetic Interceptor

The battlefield technology race between Russia and Ukraine is entering a new phase. Ukraine has reportedly targeted the Admiral Essen warship once again, while Moscow is ramping up production of a new anti-drone system known as Yolka, a "fire-and-forget" kinetic interceptor designed to counter low-cost aerial threats. As both sides adapt to the growing importance of drones, the conflict is increasingly becoming a contest of economics as much as firepower, with countries searching for cheaper and more effective ways to neutralize enemy technology.