As Iran’s drones swarm Gulf, Ukraine’s wartime tech lands billion-dollar deals

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 29, 2026 at 05:57 AM

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Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, to promote Ukraine's air defense technology. He claims Ukraine has altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, particularly regarding defense against Iranian drones and missiles. Ukraine is marketing its drone interception technology, developed to counter Russian attacks, as a solution to the Iranian drone threat faced by Gulf nations. These defense agreements could provide Ukraine with significant financial benefits amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia and potential slowdowns in Western aid. The deals aim to capitalize on Ukraine's wartime innovations and create economic opportunities despite the challenges posed by the Russian invasion.

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Zelensky has been on a tour of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.

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Moscow’s attack drones are based on the Iranian Shaheds.

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Ukraine has defence agreements with Gulf states being hit with Iranian drones and missiles.

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Ukraine has developed tools to fend off Russian drone attacks, including drone-on-drone interceptors.

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Moscow 40% United States 40% Tehran 40% Saudi Arabia 50% United Arab Emirates 50% Qatar 50% Gulf States 60% Middle East 70% Iran ×370% Russia ×370% Ukraine ×580% Volodymyr Zelensky ×290%

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ukraine 100% iranian drones 90% gulf states 80% defense agreements 70% air defenses 60% russian invasion 50% drone attacks 50% geopolitical situation 50% middle east 40%