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US Transfers Key Drone Tech, Ukraine’s Defense Worries Rise

6/12/2025

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The U.S. has shifted crucial counter-drone technology, including APKWS rockets, from Ukraine to its forces in the Middle East, as confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This decision sparks anxiety over Ukraine's defense amid rising tensions with Iran, with President Zelensky voicing fears of significant losses without American backing.

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The U.S. has shifted crucial counter-drone technology, including APKWS rockets, from Ukraine to its forces in the Middle East, as confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This decision sparks anxiety over Ukraine's defense amid rising tensions with Iran, with President Zelensky voicing fears of significant losses without American backing.