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European Union Partners With Ukraine On Joint Drone Production
The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark drone deal, aiming to combine Ukrainian expertise in unmanned warfare with the continent’s industrial capacity. The agreement seeks to fast-track the production of drone and counter-drone systems, with joint ventures to be established between selected Ukrainian and European defense companies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of merging strengths, citing the EU’s technological and industrial capacity and Ukraine’s battle-tested knowledge. The deal was announced on Ukraine’s Statehood Day, with the EU pledging €1 billion to support Kyiv’s drone capabilities, as reported by Breaking Defense.