Ukraine & Saudi Arabia Team Up on Drone Defense

0:00It's March 27th. This is Sydney News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have struck a deal to share technology and know-how on stopping drone and missile attacks. Both countries face similar threats, with Ukraine defending against Russian strikes for over four years, and Saudi Arabia now dealing with attacks from. Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky called it mutually beneficial, highlighting Ukraine's unique experience in this area. Zelinsky sealed the agreement during a visit to Saudi Arabia, meeting regional leaders before talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The pack sets up future contracts, tech sharing, and investments, those specifics remain under wraps. Ukraine uses affordable interceptors, jamming gear and anti-aircraft systems to knock down incoming drones aimed at its cities. At the recent G7 meeting in France, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that American weapons for Ukraine could shift to the Iran conflict if needed, but that hasn't happened

1:03yet. German and EU officials accused Russia of aiding Iran with weapons and intelligence, aiming to distract from Ukraine. Rubio pushed back, saying it hasn't impacted US operations. Ukraine is pushing similar deals with other Gulf nations like the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The country has already sent more than 220 experts to the Middle East to advise on drone defenses, especially after attacks hit energy. Sites there. This cooperation could bring Ukraine cash and tech in return, bolstering its defenses as US support faces uncertainty and the wars stay linked.