Ukraine Expands Drone Defense Cooperation and Sends Experts to Middle East

Ukraine is expanding joint arms production with European partners, notably the Netherlands, focusing on drones and interceptor technology developed during its conflict with Russia. President Zelensky announced that Ukrainian military experts will deploy to the Middle East to assist U.S. allies and Gulf nations in defending against Iranian-made Shahed drones. Ukraine aims to share its drone defense expertise and offer interceptor drones, seeking missile support in return, while strengthening international security cooperation amid rising regional tensions.