Ukraine seeks drone defense agreements with additional NATO members (defence24.com)

• Ukraine has signed drone deals with six countries and seeks at least seven more NATO members.
• Deals include operational experience, counter-drone knowledge, and system architecture.
• Gulf states and NATO's eastern flank are key partners due to shared drone threats.
• Ukraine aims to contribute to European security architecture pre-NATO membership.

"Ukraine is pursuing defense agreements with at least seven more NATO countries, focusing on drones, air defense, and battlefield experience from the war with Russia. Kyiv has already signed such 'drone deals' with six countries, including Saudi Arabia and Latvia. The initiative goes beyond hardware to include operational knowledge, counter-drone techniques, system integration, and lessons learned. Ukraine aims to position itself as a contributor to European security architecture, even before NATO membership. Challenges remain regarding compatibility with NATO standards and Ukraine's own production capacity."