Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Zelenskiy Announces US-Ukraine Drone Production Agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine talked about a new deal with the United States to make drones together.
Ukrainian drones can fly very far, over 3,000 kilometers.
The plan is to build a factory in the US using Ukraine's advanced drone technology.
Six Ukrainian companies have permission to send about 100 drones each to the US.
This deal is part of a bigger program called the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance programme.
Zelenskiy said this deal is good for both countries because Ukraine has great drone technology and the US has great technology too.
They will work together to build and produce drones in the US.
President Zelenskiy announced a joint drone production agreement between the US and Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones can operate over 3,000 km (1,800 miles) with potential for longer distances.
A US factory will produce drones using Ukraine’s advanced technology.
Six Ukrainian companies have permission to export about 100 drones each to the US.
The agreement is part of the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance programme.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Donald Trump
- What
- Agreement on joint drone production between the US and Ukraine
- When
- Details being worked out ahead of Zelenskiy’s talks with Trump scheduled for Tuesday
- Where
- United States, Ukraine
- Why
- To leverage Ukrainian drone technology and enhance US military capabilities
Ukrainian Perspective
US Perspective
Drone Technology Sharing
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine wants to share its advanced drone technology with the US for mutual benefit.
US Perspective
The US is interested in acquiring and producing Ukrainian drone technology for its military programs.
Production Location
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine aims to establish production lines in the US to leverage American manufacturing capabilities.
US Perspective
The US is open to hosting production facilities to enhance its drone technology and manufacturing sector.
- Key Figures
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Donald Trump
- Drone Range
- Over 3,000 km (1,800 miles)
- Export Permission
- Six Ukrainian companies
- Drones to be Exported
- About 100 drones each
- Program Involved
- Pentagon’s Drone Dominance programme