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A Saudi Arabian arms company has signed a deal to buy Ukrainian-made interceptor missiles, the Kyiv Independent has learned, with one source within Ukraine's defense industry saying that Riyadh and Kyiv are negotiating a separate "huge deal" for arms that could be finalized this week.

Iran’s recent air attacks across neighboring Gulf States amid the U.S. and Israel-led war against Tehran have kicked off a scramble for military equipment to combat ballistic missiles and Shahed attack drones.

While cost-effective against expensive missiles, air defense interceptors like the U.S.-made Patriot cost millions of dollars — making them an unsustainable way to shoot down cheap drones built en masse for tens of thousands of dollars a piece.

Two sources within Ukraine's defense industry who asked to remain anonymous to discuss non-public negotiations told the Kyiv Independent that major contracts were up for discussion between the governments of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia.

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[–] Akh@lemmy.world 39 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If any country is battle tested in modern warfare it it Ukraine

[–] homes@piefed.world -5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

And they’re selling weapons to our enemies. Not great.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 day ago

Blame tRump for that, because if he hadn't wiped out investment in Ukraine Zelenskiy wouldn't be forced to find other investors/buyers.

The US has become blind to what the future truly holds.

[–] arrrse@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] dominic.borcea@piefed.social 6 points 1 day ago

I'm almost willing to bet that he thinks Saudi Arabia is USA's enemy.

More like our owners.

[–] Hello_there@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago

Smells ww3-ish