The US military is using Ukrainian counter-drone technology at a key air base in Saudi Arabia to defend against attacks that have destroyed aircraft and killed personnel.
The message specifies the system is called 'Sky Map' and that Ukrainian teams are training US forces on its operation.
The new report specifies that Ukrainian teams are on the ground teaching troops how to operate the drone tracking systems.
Reuters reports that early testing has faced setbacks, including a Merops interceptor drone crashing into a toilet block.
The message identifies the specific Ukrainian system in use as 'Sky Map' and confirms that Ukrainian soldiers are now actively training US personnel on-site.
The report confirms the technology was introduced in recent weeks and provides new context on the attacks it aims to counter, noting they have destroyed aircraft and buildings and killed at least one person.
