Ukraine eyes Gulf drone defense deals amid $55B weapons production capacity

Ukraine is pushing for deeper ties with Gulf nations in drone defense technology, aiming for long-term cooperation that could reshape regional security. Ihor Fedirko, head of Ukraine's Council of Defence Industry, revealed Kyiv's capacity to produce $55 billion worth of arms annually, with plans to ramp up exports to $10 billion within five years. The urgency for such partnerships has grown following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, signaling mutual interests in advancing defensive