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US-Ukrainian counter-drone tech crashes in Saudi Arabia

A Ukrainian-made Merops interceptor drone crashed into a toilet block during early testing at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

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Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 13:14 UTC
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The United States has deployed Ukrainian-developed counter-drone technology at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. The move aims to bolster air defense capabilities, but early testing has faced setbacks, including an incident where a Merops interceptor drone lost control and crashed into a toilet block on the base. The deployment underscores ongoing military cooperation and technology sharing amid regional security concerns.
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