'We can provide more durable cooperation with Gulf countries', Ukraine defence industry chief says

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Ihor Fedirko, CEO of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry, said Kyiv is seeking “sustainable and durable cooperation” with Gulf states on drone defence technology – a partnership he says has accelerated since the war in the Middle East. He added that Ukraine has the capacity to produce nearly $55 billion worth of weaponry annually, as it aims to reach around $10 billion in exports within five years.

By Marc PERELMAN