Ukraine's interceptor drone makers look at exports to Gulf
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Ukraine's anti-Shahed drone devices draw US and allies' interest, but a wartime ban blocks sales
Ukraine is offering its battle-tested, anti-Shahed drone interceptors to U.S. and Persian Gulf partners, hoping to trade that know-how for scarce Patriot missiles.
Russia is helping Iran with advanced drone tactics from its war in Ukraine to hit US and Gulf nation targets in the Middle East, according to a Western intelligence official.
Beskrestnov warned that interceptor drones may "turn out to be useless" in the next phase, calling for new research into countering faster Shaheds.
Mass-produced attack drones are overwhelming traditional air defenses. Ukraine is developing autonomous interceptor drones designed to destroy them at far lower cost.
Kyiv is already feeling the shockwaves of the U.S.-Israel military option.
Assistance from Ukraine could bolster regional defenses and while opening diplomatic avenues as Russian attacks continue at home.