Herman Smetanin, the head of Ukraine’s state-owned defense industry, has expressed a desire to establish long-term, durable cooperation with Gulf nations. Speaking on the strategic shift in Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, Smetanin emphasized the value of combat-tested technologies and the potential for joint ventures. By moving beyond traditional procurement to collaborative production, Ukraine aims to strengthen its defense ties in the Middle East while securing sustainable support for its ongoing modernization and manufacturing efforts.
- Ukraine is seeking to transition from simple arms procurement to deeper industrial partnerships with Gulf countries.
- The head of the Ukrainian defense industry highlighted the durable and strategic nature of these proposed collaborations.
- Ukraine is offering military technology that has been extensively tested and refined in active combat scenarios.
- Proposed cooperation includes joint ventures and shared production facilities to enhance manufacturing capabilities for both regions.
- The initiative reflects Ukraine’s broader strategy to diversify its defense partnerships and bolster its domestic industry.
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Merchants of death? They like all aggressions except the one on them 😂
I wish you guys would get rid of the blue line at the bottom of your video thumbnail
Free Balochistan from Pakistan army
They failed 😂
Liars want to increase defense budgets. Wise men can cut spending big time and go full drone technology. ..Ukraine should keep their ‘card’ and not give it freely but covet it to guarantee overwhelming support against Russia
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava