Notes and Essays -- John Brown

As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines. A mid-strike drone launched by Ukrainian forces flies near the front line with Russia. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters) July 17, 2026 at 5:0 0 a.m. E By  David L. Stern (his bio below) KYIV — More than four years into Moscow’s full-scale war, Russian drones have emerged as the deadliest weapon in Ukraine, killing thousands of soldiers and civilians. But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures. Now, as drones target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, the government and defense industry here want to share what they have learned. Ukraine is selling allies equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines for financial and diplomatic gain. “Ukraine has received a lot of blood exp...

As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines.   July 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A mid-strike drone launched by Ukrainian forces flies near the front line with Russia. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)   By David L. Stern  (his bio below_ KYIV — More than four years into Moscow’s full-scale war, Russian drones have emerged as the deadliest weapon in Ukraine, killing thousands of soldiers and civilians . But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures. Now, as drones target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, the government and defense industry here want to share what they have learned. Ukraine is selling allies equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines for financial and diplomatic gain. “Ukraine has received a lot...