For first time, Ukraine’s drone makers and Europe’s arms firms have joined one body: EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
Eighteen companies aim to build drones and counter-drone systems together, folding Ukraine's combat-tested industry into Europe's.
For the first time, Ukraine's skilled drone manufacturers have united with European arms companies to form the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance in Brussels. The alliance brings together 18 companies, nine from Ukraine and nine from Europe, in a bid to collaborate on drone development and defense systems. This joint venture comes as Russia expands its drone production, with its drones increasingly entering NATO airspace in recent months.
The Alliance aims to bolster Ukraine's battlefield capabilities while enhancing Europe's defense readiness for future conflicts. The first step is to establish governing bodies and set priorities. Selected from over 400 applicants, the Alliance's members include Tencore, Athlon Avia, Vyriy Industry from Ukraine and Quantum Systems, Fincantieri, Terma from Europe.
The Ukrainian side's objective is to accelerate joint ventures and counter-drone projects, while Europe hopes to learn how to quickly adapt products, shorten development cycles, and ramp up production. In return, the EU pledges to provide Ukraine with advanced technology and a continent-wide manufacturing network. The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance is a result of the Drone Deal, announced by President Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting in Kyiv on July 15.
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