President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposes a drone deal with Bahrain during his visit to the Gulf country, according to multiple reports. Zelenskiy meets with Bahrain’s King to discuss regional security and expanding cooperation, and he also pitches Ukraine’s drone-related expertise and know-how. The proposal is presented as part of Ukraine’s experience in countering Iranian-made Shahed-style drones, which has grown since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Ukrainian authorities say they have developed practical experience in detecting and shooting down Iranian drones and similar Russian-made models after Russia launched large-scale drone attacks. Since the late February escalation involving Iran-related drone activity, Ukraine has reportedly been offering its drone capabilities and battlefield experience to Middle Eastern partners that face Shahed drone threats. Both outlets describe the discussion as focused on security cooperation and the potential for Bahrain to benefit from Ukraine’s operational experience in dealing with drone attacks.