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The newspaper's sources say that the stockpile of Patriot missiles, which the United States uses to shoot down Iranian drones, is decreasing, while Ukrainian interceptors are significantly less expensive – a few thousand dollars compared to $13,500 for one Patriot missile.
The newspaper stated that Ukraine has created affordable drone interceptors and has begun producing them in large quantities. One of the FT's sources in Ukraine described talks with the Pentagon as a "sensitive" issue, but noted that "there is clear evidence of growing interest in Ukrainian drone interceptors." He also pointed out that any acquisitions of these Ukrainian systems, including those manufactured abroad, must be done in coordination with Kyiv. The Pentagon did not respond to these reports.
On March 3, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had talked about the potential use of Ukrainian UAV interceptors with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to the newspaper. The Ukrainian president stated that this kind of collaboration can only take place without compromising the nation's own defense strengths.
source: ft.com
The newspaper stated that Ukraine has created affordable drone interceptors and has begun producing them in large quantities. One of the FT's sources in Ukraine described talks with the Pentagon as a "sensitive" issue, but noted that "there is clear evidence of growing interest in Ukrainian drone interceptors." He also pointed out that any acquisitions of these Ukrainian systems, including those manufactured abroad, must be done in coordination with Kyiv. The Pentagon did not respond to these reports.
On March 3, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had talked about the potential use of Ukrainian UAV interceptors with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to the newspaper. The Ukrainian president stated that this kind of collaboration can only take place without compromising the nation's own defense strengths.
source: ft.com
