The U.S. and Ukraine have drafted a historic memorandum to establish joint drone manufacturing and allow Ukraine to export its combat-proven military technology to American markets.
The U.S. State Department and Ukraine have drafted a memorandum to launch a new defense partnership, according to CBS News. The agreement would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the U.S. and co-manufacture drones with American firms.
Kyiv, projecting a $55 billion production capacity for 2026, aims to bridge a $40 billion funding gap through American investment. The deal follows the success of “Operation Spiderweb,” a 2025 drone strike that President Trump privately praised.
Despite some political friction, including Mr. Trump’s claim, “We don’t need their help in drone defense,” the memorandum suggests a breakthrough. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the progress on Telegram, stating, “We are preparing positive news for Ukraine.” Ukrainian firms like General Cherry and Sine Engineering have already begun U.S. collaborations to produce millions of GPS-independent drones.
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