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First, they are far cheaper than traditional aircraft. A modern fighter jet can cost between 80 and 100 million dollars. But a drone like the Shahed 136 may cost only tens of thousands of dollars. Second, drones are easier to produce in large numbers. Factories can manufacture many drones quickly b…

First, they are far cheaper than traditional aircraft. A modern fighter jet can cost between 80 and 100 million dollars. But a drone like the Shahed 136 may cost only tens of thousands of dollars. Second, drones are easier to produce in large numbers. Factories can manufacture many drones quickly because they require fewer complex parts. And third, drones can be used in large swarms, overwhelming enemy defenses.