EU and Ukraine sign drone deal to speed production

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine produces 10 million drones yearly and aims to reach 20 million with partners under an EU deal.

WHO: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

WHAT: Ukraine and the EU sign a drone deal to fast-track unmanned systems production, with plans to raise annual drone output from 10 million to 20 million

WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM ET

WHERE: Ukraine

WHY: The deal is intended to fast-track unmanned systems production and increase Ukraine’s annual drone output.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Von der Leyen signs EU-Ukraine drone deal in Kyiv · Jul 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
EU and Ukraine announce drone deal for joint production · Jul 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Von der Leyen announces drone deal with Ukraine · Jul 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET

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