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Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

March 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Ukrainian drone experts will arrive in the Middle East this week to help Gulf states under attack from Iran."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"The island was 'ready to fall'."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"A drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"Would not deliberately target a school."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"There is a huge difference between a mass-produced system proven to work in real combat and something others only promise to develop ... It’s like selling the house, not just the bricks."

— Oleh Katkov , Academic

"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."

— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician

"There is a huge difference between a mass-produced system proven to work in real combat and something others only promise to develop."

— Oleh Katkov , Academic

"Weapon trading is an incredibly subtle and sensitive issue."

— Yevhen Mahda , Academic

"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"There is a huge difference between a mass-produced system proven to work in real combat and something others only promise to develop ... It’s like selling the house, not just the bricks."

— Oleh Katkov , Academic

"Weapon trading is an incredibly subtle and sensitive issue. It’s a market where the U.S. is dominant."

— Yevhen Mahda , Academic

All Coverage

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
BBC Newsvia rss 4 quotes 3 persons

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

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Ukraine's low-cost Shahed killers draw US and Gulf interest, but a wartime ban blocks sales
Associated Pressvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Ukraine's interceptor drones, developed to counter Russian Shahed drones, have attracted interest from the US and Gulf nations. However, a wartime export ban complicates potential sales.

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Wartime ban blocks sales of Ukraine’s anti-drone devices to U.S., allies
Los Angeles Timesvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Despite interest from the U.S. and Gulf allies in Ukraine's anti-Shahed drone technology, a wartime export ban hinders potential sales.

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US and Gulf need Ukraine's interceptor drones, but Kyiv banned weapons exports after Russia invasion
Fortunevia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

The U.S. and Gulf states have made repeated requests for Ukraine’s interceptor drones, but Kyiv banned weapons exports after Russia’s invasion.

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CBS Newsvia ai

The U.S. and Gulf allies are seeking Ukraine's expertise to counter Iranian Shahed drones, but implementing solutions may take time.

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