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GCC, Kyiv tighten their defense ties to counter Iran\u2019s attacks:<\/strong> Ukraine signed defense<\/a>cooperation frameworks<\/a> with Riyadh and Doha on Friday that lay the foundation for future joint investments, tech exchange, and defense procurement. Another agreement is also in the works with the UAE, while Kuwait has already deployed<\/a>. The agreements with Qatar and Saudi cover a 10-year period and are centered on countering aerial threats, moving beyond procurement into joint production and shared systems.<\/p>\n

For the GCC, Ukraine offers a pragmatic solution to an expensive security gap. <\/strong>For years, Gulf countries have relied on US-made Patriot and Thaad interceptors, costing USD 3 mn per missile, to down USD 20k Iranian Shahed drones \u2014 an economic mismatch that has become unsustainable with the scale of attacks the past month.<\/p>\n

The pitch:<\/strong> Ukraine\u2019s layered defense system costs just USD 2k per interceptor drone and can down nearly 1k UAVs in a single day with a 95% success rate, offering fast access<\/a> to battle-tested, rapid-response technologies. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Ukraine is looking for new defense partners:<\/strong> The Ukrainian leader is leveraging four years of anti-drone warfare expertise to secure Gulf funding and technology, saying Ukraine can produce about 2k drone interceptors daily with sufficient financing. The visit comes amid reports that the US may redirect weapons earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East as Iran tensions strain munitions stockpiles, pushing Kyiv to diversify defense ties.<\/p>\n

ALSO- <\/strong>This month, Kyiv deployed over 220 experts to advise Middle East countries on countering drone attacks, holding workshops and briefings with military staff in the region, while sharing practical air defense experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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