The U.S. military has deployed Ukraine's Sky Map anti-drone system at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, following a series of drone attacks that have caused significant damage and casualties. This deployment marks a significant acknowledgment of the effectiveness of Ukrainian technology, which has been battle-tested in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian personnel are currently training U.S. troops on the system, which is designed to detect and intercept drone threats, including Iranian Shahed drones. This move comes despite former President Trump's public rejection of Ukrainian assistance in March, where he stated that U.S. forces did not require help with drone defense. The deployment highlights existing vulnerabilities in U.S. air defense systems, as noted by analysts. The Pentagon has allocated $350 million to enhance drone defenses, with additional systems like the Merops intercept drone being tested at the base, despite initial technical challenges.