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Trump Rejects Ukraine's Drone Tech Collaboration Proposal

3/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to co-develop drone technology to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
Zelensky's August Washington visit highlighted Ukraine's defense against Shahed drones and a plan to produce up to 20 million interceptor drones.
The rejection leaves the United States seeking to acquire drone capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to co-develop drone technology to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
Zelensky's August Washington visit highlighted Ukraine's defense against Shahed drones and a plan to produce up to 20 million interceptor drones.
The rejection leaves the United States seeking to acquire drone capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.