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PoliticalUkraine·2 Sept 2026 · 5d ago

Ukraine is finalising drone deal with Germany, Zelenskiy says

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on September 2 that Ukraine was finalizing a drone agreement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The deal, proposed by Ukraine months earlier, aimed to establish the joint development of drones, missiles, and related software. This agreement was expected to expand existing defense cooperation, which already included the provision of 15,000 Strila interceptor drones and the funding of 50,000 Shrike attack drones by Germany.

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The finalization of this agreement will provide both Ukraine and Germany with additional defense capabilities. Furthermore, the collaboration will deepen the existing partnership between the nations, building upon previous joint ventures like the Quantum WIY Industries initiative focused on air-defense technologies.

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Straits Times
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