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Ukraine's drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions
Ukraine aims to export $2 billion in drone technology this year to the Gulf region, leveraging combat experience against Russian and Iranian drone threats.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the Gulf region this weekend, signing framework cooperation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar to export Ukrainian interceptor drones and defense expertise.
- Ukraine produced 40,000 interceptor drones in January while countering Russian drone attacks, developing combat-proven technology now sought by Middle Eastern countries facing Iranian threats.
- Nearly 100 Ukrainian defence companies have requested export permission; UForce CEO Oleg Rogynskyy stated, "Everybody is sitting and waiting," as manufacturers await government approval before finalizing contracts.
- Lawmaker Halyna Yanchenko warned that state export policies remain under formation, stating, "There is a risk of losing the moment because the international market does not wait."
- Ihor Fedirko, CEO of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry, estimates exports could reach about $2 billion this year and $10 billion within five years, though deploying systems in the Gulf could require months.
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