Uforce and other Ukrainian defense companies are capitalizing on a surge in demand for Shahed drone interceptors as Gulf nations seek affordable solutions to protect oil infrastructure. The Bullet, P1-Sun, and Litavr drones—many built from modified consumer electronics—are being deployed in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. These systems, costing thousands per unit versus millions for traditional missile systems, are praised for their scalability and rapid deployment.

Ukraine’s shift from aid recipient to arms exporter has intensified since the Trump administration paused sanctions on Russia, creating urgency for Kyiv to diversify revenue streams.