Ukraine is starting a new phase of military-technological cooperation with Middle Eastern countries. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a group of Ukrainian military specialists will head to the Persian Gulf region to share practical experience in combating drones. This experience has become one of the most sought after since Iranian strike drones began to be actively used in conflicts both in Europe and the Middle East.
According to the president, the first group of Ukrainian military and technical experts will head to the region already on Monday, March 9, 2026. Their task is to share tactics for detecting, tracking, and destroying drones, primarily strike devices like the ‘Shahed’, which have become an important tool in modern warfare.
Zelensky made the statement during a brief interaction with journalists while awaiting the arrival of Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, who was in Ukraine on a working visit.
Ukrainian experience in intercepting drones is becoming in demand
Over the years of war, Ukraine has accumulated unique practical experience in countering mass drone attacks. This involves not only the use of classic air defense systems but also the creation of a comprehensive system for detecting, tracking, and intercepting drones at various altitudes and distances.
It is this experience that is now attracting interest from Persian Gulf countries, which are facing a growing threat from strike drones. Ukrainian specialists are expected to train local security forces and military in methods of combating such devices, including the tactical use of mobile air defense systems, electronic warfare, and interceptor drones.
Zelensky emphasized that this is not about a single trip. According to him, there will be several such groups, and cooperation may continue on a permanent basis, as interest in Ukrainian technologies in the region is rapidly growing.
Why Ukrainian experience has become in demand
Middle Eastern countries have found themselves in a situation where traditional air defense systems do not always effectively cope with mass attacks by cheap drones. Such devices are difficult to detect, capable of flying at low altitudes, and can be launched in large groups, overwhelming air defense systems.
Ukraine was one of the first countries forced to massively adapt to this threat. As a result, new solutions have emerged—from cheap interceptors to early detection and fire coordination systems.
In the midst of discussing this topic, analysts from NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency note that the Ukrainian defense industry has effectively created a new segment of military technologies—a cheap and mass system for combating strike drones. This experience is now being actively studied by states facing similar threats.
Possible export of Ukrainian interceptor drones
A separate topic of negotiations was the possible acquisition of Ukrainian interceptor drones. These devices are already used by the Ukrainian army to destroy Iranian drones, and several countries in the region have shown serious interest in them.
Responding to journalists’ questions about the sale of such systems, Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to consider export. However, the priority remains to meet the front’s own needs, although part of the produced drones may be directed to foreign partners.
According to the president, at least three countries have already expressed readiness to purchase such drones if Kyiv can ensure the appropriate production volumes.
This shows that Ukrainian experience is gradually turning not only into a factor of the country’s defense but also into a new element of international military-technological cooperation. For Middle Eastern countries, this is a chance to quickly adapt to a new threat, and for Ukraine, an opportunity to strengthen its own defense industry and establish its role as one of the key centers for developing technologies to combat drones.
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