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Russia appears to outfit foam Gerbera decoys with 12-element anti-jam antennas, signaling higher production effort.
Experts say more elements make antennas more resistant to electronic warfare, boosting decoy effectiveness.
Ukraine claims a three-to-five month queue for Kometa antennas previously, hinting at Russia easing supply constraints.
Analysts say Gerberas are typically decoys, used to absorb air-defense munitions hunting down Geran drones.
Kyiv reportedly targeted an antenna production facility in Cheboksary with Flamingo missiles earlier this month.
The plant in Cheboksary has faced multiple strikes, with unclear lasting damage.
Experts link increased antenna production to Russia's broader drone program and electronic warfare capabilities.
Gerbera drones are inexpensive decoys, costing about $10,000 each, compared with Geran-2 at tens of thousands.
The trend of arming decoys with advanced antennas suggests Russia is adapting its drone supply lines.
The report notes a shift in Russia's use of antennas, including some Chinese-made 16-element variants reserved for 'important products'.
The article emphasizes that AI-generated summaries accompany the report, with standard caveats on accuracy.

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The piece argues the U.S. should pivot to cheaper, mass-based defenses as drones and missiles drive costs higher.
Experts say the 'Final Ten Percent' degradation costs may be higher and require a new approach to warfare in the Middle East.
The article cites drones like Shahed-136 as low-cost threats that challenge high-cost interceptors.
The piece asserts the U.S. should reinvest with a focus on defense modernization rather than large-scale ground campaigns.
The article links the NSS to a call for national mobilization to innovate powerful defenses at low cost.
The piece endorses restraint in Middle East entanglements while defending homeland and deterring rivals.
The article notes that the U.S. would benefit from moving away from costly precision platforms toward cheaper, distributable defenses.
The article mentions a broader strategic shift, including deterrence and limited engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
The author, Thibeau, identifies a need to modernize defense and rethink alliances and strategies in light of new warfare dynamics.

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