Ukraine is moving rapidly to build joint drone manufacturing with several European partners. New agreements promise expanded cooperation and faster production timelines.
Ukraine is actively expanding joint drone production with leading European countries and forging new formats of cooperation with continental partners, especially in the defense and technology sectors.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine already manufactures drones together with Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and the Netherlands, and is also coordinating further joint projects with other European countries. He noted that this direction is moving fairly quickly, and cooperation with new partners has already begun.
We are moving quite quickly: we are already producing drones with Germany, Britain, Denmark, and the Netherlands. We are starting this work with Norway, and we have reached an agreement with Sweden
– President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
Prospects for Coproduction and New Directions
Also during his visit to France, the leaders agreed on a timetable for joint actions and expressed intentions for further cooperation in defense equipment production. According to the plan, by the end of the year the coproduction format is expected to expand.
Zelensky stated that the relevant letters of intent were signed in Romania, and similar arrangements exist with several other countries. With Spain, we are moving to coproduction in specific areas, which indicates systemic integration into European defense cooperation.
We also signed the relevant letters of intent in Romania, and with several other countries we have similar agreements. With Spain we are moving to coproduction in specific areas
– President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
In conclusion, the presidential initiative demonstrates Ukraine’s commitment to expanding defense cooperation in Europe and strengthening technological exchange with the countries of the European continent.