'We don't need Ukraine's help' — Trump rebuffs Zelensky's drone defense offer
Ukraine offered combat-tested drone interception technology to the US and allies amid Middle East conflict, but President Trump declined, citing US drone superiority.
- On March 13, President Donald Trump said, 'No, we don't need help in drone defense', rebuffing Zelensky's offer without a high-level reply.
- Zelensky has offered Kyiv's systems to Gulf states, sending interceptor drones and teams to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and agreeing to help protect U.S. bases in Jordan.
- The interceptors are 3D-printed and low-cost, about 90cm tall, reach 320kmh, hit 4,500m, with Skyfall making 50,000 and General Cherry 10,000 monthly, promoting 'drones as a service.'
- The outreach aims to secure recognition and exports as Zelensky's offers follow U.S. moves to ease sanctions on Russian oil on March 12, with hostilities in the Middle East boosting oil prices after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, roughly 20% of global supply.
- Ukraine aims to shift from recipient to contributor by converting battlefield experience into a security partnership, while Uforce reports surging foreign interest and valuations above US$1 billion.
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This is a proposal which is in the Ukrainian Parliament. Donald Trump rejects Volodimir Zelensky's offer to defend against drones.
Donald Trump said the United States does not need Ukraine's support to protect against drones, rejecting Volodimir Zelenski's offer to share Kiev's experience in combating drones Shahed.
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