US redirects anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has ordered to redirect an anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to the US own forces, The Wall Street Journal said, citing sources, Report informs.

According to the sources, Hegseth notified Congress about this decision last week. Under this decision, anti-drone technologies that Ukraine used to intercept unnamed aerial vehicles will be redirected to American forces in the Middle East. This step caused concern among those who support Ukraine. The decision to transfer anti-drone technologies to Ukraine was made by the previous administration.

The technology was initially developed for laser-guided surface-to-air missiles but was later adapted for use on F-15E fighter jets, WSJ noted. This technology is used to intercept drones launched by the Houthis from the Yemeni Ansar Allah rebel movement. This solution makes it possible to cut down expenses compared to the use of Sidewinder and AMRAAM air-to-air missiles.