{
  "id": 16331841,
  "title": "Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/germany-in-talks-to-buy-ukrainian-jet-powered-drones",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:14:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/germany-in-talks-to-buy-ukrainian-jet-powered-drones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Germany is engaged in negotiations with Ukraine to acquire Bars jet-powered drones, according to a German official who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on October 24. The potential deal comes as Germany intends to purchase thousands of deep-strike weapons from European arms manufacturers, as Bloomberg initially reported on October 23. German strategists are reportedly considering using large quantities of relatively inexpensive missiles to overpower enemy air defenses, a strategy currently not feasible due to the limitations of Germany's existing Taurus cruise missiles and U.S. warnings of potential delivery delays for such systems. The Bars drone boasts a 1,000-kilometer range and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour. The drone's manufacturer remains undisclosed due to security concerns. Ukrainian forces reportedly launch approximately 2,000 of these drones monthly, primarily targeting Russian infrastructure such as oil refineries, power plants, and substations. Germany and Ukraine signed an agreement in July 2026 to jointly manufacture Bars drones as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative. Under this initial phase of the agreement, Germany will cover the production costs, with the finished products shipped directly to Ukraine's military. Recently, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Bars drones have been proven to be highly effective against Russian jet-powered drones, as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities have intensified, according to a report from Ukrinform on October 10. Germany has become the largest foreign partner in Ukraine's growing defense technology sector, with a September report from the Kyiv School of Economics Institute noting 36 joint ventures between Ukrainian and German firms. The nation is focusing on deep-strike technology and intelligence to bolster its defense capabilities.",
  "summary": "The Bars jet powered drone has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "UATV English",
        "title": "Ukraine and Germany in Talks on Joint Production of Bars Cruise Missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-and-germany-in-talks-on-joint-production-of-bars-cruise",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}