BLUF: Europe and Ukraine’s competition over interceptors is not about who has better tech – it’s about who has better regulatory structures.
Israel, Jordan, UAE and other Gulf countries are interested in Ukrainian drone interceptors to repel Iranian strikes.
In 2025, 100,000 interceptor drones were produced in Ukraine. The capacity had grown eightfold in 2026 – we list the 20 Ukrainian companies in this space.
To obtain these weapons, a country must sign a G2G agreement with Ukraine, identify manufacturers with export licenses, and undergo training with Ukrainian specialists.
The SBU has warned manufacturers that Ukraine will not temporarily issue export licenses to the Middle East and the Gulf region, stating that violations could lead to criminal liability.
The worry? Leakage of tech to adversary countries. Meanwhile, Russia may export its drone systems first – which will help support its war machine.
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