Ukraine announces ‘mutually beneficial’ defence deal with Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 27, 2026 at 01:25 PM

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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense agreement focused on technological cooperation, investment, and future contracts. The deal, announced by President Zelenskyy during a visit to Saudi Arabia, aims to be mutually beneficial, leveraging Ukraine's expertise in countering drones and Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities. The agreement comes as Gulf countries face increasing attacks from Iran amid the US and Israel's conflict with Iran. Saudi Arabia has intercepted hundreds of drones and missiles, and Ukraine has extensive experience in combating drone attacks, having faced over 19,000 Russian drone attacks this winter alone. The memorandum focuses on defense procurement.

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At least six missiles were intercepted on Friday.

factual — Saudi defence ministry100% confidence

This winter alone, Russia launched over 19,000 drones into Ukraine.

statistic — Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine100% confidence

Riyadh has intercepted hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles from Iran since February 28.

factual — Article's own claim100% confidence

Saudi Arabia and Ukraine signed a memorandum on defence procurement.

factual — Saudi Arabia’s state news agency100% confidence

Ukraine signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia.

factual — Ukraine100% confidence

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Al Jazeera 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Mohammed bin Salman 40% Gulf countries ×340% Kyiv ×240% Russia ×350% Israel ×250% United States ×360% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% Iran ×670% Saudi Arabia ×580% Ukraine ×790%

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defence agreement 90% ukraine 80% saudi arabia 80% drones 70% iran 70% defence procurement 60% gulf countries 50% missile attacks 50% technological cooperation 50%