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flag The U.S. rejected Ukraine’s affordable counter-drone offer in 2025, then rushed to adopt it after Iranian drones killed seven U.S. troops in 2026.

flag In late 2025, Ukraine offered the U.S. a low-cost, battle-tested counter-drone system to intercept Iranian-made Shahed drones, but the Trump administration reportedly rejected the proposal despite warnings of escalating threats. flag After Iran launched drone attacks in early 2026, killing seven U.S. service members and overwhelming existing defenses, the U.S. reversed course, seeking Ukrainian assistance. flag Ukrainian interceptors and specialists were deployed to Jordan, contributing to a 90% drop in attack intensity. flag The initial rejection is now widely viewed as a major tactical error, with officials acknowledging Ukraine’s cost-effective technology as vital to defending U.S. bases in the region.

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