Gulf states: KNDS and Rheinmetall position themselves as suppliers of drone defense systems

Since the outbreak of the Iran war, the Gulf states have been the primary targets of Tehran’s retaliatory strikes. As the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, among others, are running out of munitions, German companies are also entering the fray.

20. March 2026
A prototype of Rheinmetall’s “Skyranger” air defense system. (picture alliance/dpa | Robert Michael)

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Last updated: 20. March 2026