Iran’s regime has wreaked chaos by launching numerous Shahed-type drones across the Gulf region, targeting countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The ongoing drone threat also keeps oil tankers from proceeding safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Neutralizing this threat has proven breathtakingly expensive. Sophisticated air defense systems, such as the Patriot, deploy interceptors that cost between $3 million and $4 million per missile, depending on the