The Trump administration rejected an offer from Ukraine to partner on technology capable of defending against Iranian drones last year -- the same defense tech the U.S. is now seeking to acquire.
Axios: US passed on Ukraine’s Shahed-intercept tech, later revisited after Iran’s drone surge; Pentagon now seeks cheaper ...
Ukraine proposed deploying interceptor drones and dedicated drone-combat hubs to protect U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The offer was dismissed months before the conflict began.