Ukraine seeks defense partnerships with Gulf states on drone technology
Ihor Fedirko, CEO of Ukraine's Council of Defence Industry, told France 24 that Kyiv is pursuing sustainable cooperation with Gulf nations on drone defense systems, a partnership accelerated by regional Middle East conflicts. Ukraine claims capacity to produce nearly $55 billion in annual weaponry, with current targets around $10 billion. This reflects Ukraine's strategy to diversify military partnerships beyond Western allies while building its domestic defense industrial base. The shift highlights how the Ukraine war is reshaping global military supply chains and alignments in the Middle East.
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- April 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM PDT
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