Ukraine Seeks F-16 Shells and New Tech to Counter Jet-Powered Drones

In September 2026, Ukraine sought shells for its F-16 fighter jets to shoot down jet-powered drones, and its partners could gain access to new technology to counter such drones. Ukraine's former defense minister launched a project he called a "Manhattan Project" for killer robots. Separately, a governor reported that 12 people, including students, were injured in a Ukrainian drone strike.