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Germany negotiates to buy Ukraine’s Bars long-range drones
Germany is negotiating to buy Ukraine’s Bars drones for its armed forces, a German government representative confirmed.
The jet-powered drones can travel up to 1,000 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 700 kilometres per hour.
Ukraine already uses Bars against Russian targets, including oil refineries and energy facilities.
Germany and Ukraine agreed in July 2026 to produce the drones together, with weapons made in the initial stage going to Ukraine’s armed forces.
Germany is also seeking low-cost long-range weapons that could deter Russia and, in a conflict, strike military targets far behind the front.
Using many weapons at once could overwhelm enemy air defences, according to Germany’s strategic planning described in the reports.
No purchase contract has been announced, and the cost and number of drones remain unclear.
Germany is negotiating with Ukraine to buy Bars long-range, jet-powered drones, a German official confirmed.
The drones can reach targets up to 1,000 kilometers away and travel at speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.
The talks come as Germany plans to acquire low-cost long-range weapons that could overwhelm enemy air defenses.
Germany and Ukraine agreed in July 2026 to jointly produce Bars, with the initial production intended for Ukraine’s armed forces.
No purchase contract has been announced, and the number of drones and potential cost are unknown.
- Who
- Germany and Ukraine are negotiating a deal; a German government official confirmed the talks.
- What
- Germany is discussing buying Ukrainian Bars long-range drones.
- When
- The talks were reported on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, 2026. The date they began is not stated.
- Where
- Germany and Ukraine.
- Why
- Germany plans to equip its armed forces with low-cost long-range weapons that could overwhelm enemy air defenses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Germany and Ukraine signed an agreement to jointly produce Bars drones, with the initial production intended for Ukraine’s armed forces.
Bloomberg first reported Germany’s plans to buy thousands of deep-strike weapons from European arms companies.
A German official told the Kyiv Independent that Germany was negotiating with Ukraine to buy Bars drones.
t-online reported that no purchase contract was known and that the potential quantity and cost were unclear.
- Range
- Up to 1,000 kilometers
- Top speed
- Up to 700 kilometers per hour
- Joint production agreement
- Signed by Germany and Ukraine in July 2026
- Initial production
- Intended for Ukraine’s armed forces
- Purchase contract
- None announced
- Manufacturer
- Not publicly identified for security reasons