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Poland Revives MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine in Tech Deal

November 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Poland to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine in tech exchange.
Deal includes access to Ukrainian drone and counter-drone technologies.
Arrangement was previously suspended in June 2026.
Poland and Ukraine sign cooperation agreement on drone tech.

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Strategic Implications

This revived agreement may signal Poland's continued support for Ukraine's defense efforts, potentially strengthening their bilateral military cooperation. The exchange could also indicate Poland's interest in acquiring advanced drone technologies, which suggests a shift in its defense priorities towards modernizing its capabilities.

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What Happened

Warsaw Exchanges Fighter Jets for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies

Poland is finalizing plans to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for access to Ukrainian drone and counter-drone technologies, reviving an arrangement that was suspended in June. The deal is part of a broader cooperation agreement on drone technology signed by Polish and Ukrainian defense officials. Poland had previously proposed the exchange in December 2025, but it stalled due to Ukraine’s initial hesitation to share drone technology. The transfer is seen as a significant development in the military cooperation between the two countries, with Poland seeking to modernize its defense capabilities. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: November 11, 2026

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