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Zelensky Secures Billion-Dollar Air Defense Deals in Middle East

3/29/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, announced air defense deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates after his Middle East tour promoting anti-drone technologies.
The deals could be worth billions.
The deals could extend for 10 years.
Financial support discussions addressed delays in European funding.
Qatar's defense ministry confirmed the agreement and emphasized exchange of expertise in countering drones.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, announced air defense deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates after his Middle East tour promoting anti-drone technologies.
The deals could be worth billions.
The deals could extend for 10 years.
Financial support discussions addressed delays in European funding.
Qatar's defense ministry confirmed the agreement and emphasized exchange of expertise in countering drones.