Patria to Join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to Make Drones in Finland
The deals cover joint drone production, maritime uncrewed systems and a ground robotics venture to expand Ukraine’s defense manufacturing, Zelensky said.
- On Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced defense-industrial cooperation agreements in Kyiv focused on joint drone production, maritime uncrewed systems, and ground robotic complexes.
- Ukraine's 'Drone Deal' diplomatic initiative aims to secure long-term defense pacts, mirroring agreements signed with Estonia and the Netherlands on July 7 in Ankara. This strategy scales manufacturing while mitigating Russian strike risks by relocating production to allied nations.
- Ukrainian and Finnish companies will manufacture drones in Finland to supply both the Ukrainian military and European markets. Zelensky described the arrangements as 'full-fledged' cooperation, encompassing technology development and systematic arms exports.
- Marking National Flag Day and the eve of Independence Day, Zelensky expressed gratitude for Finland's steadfast support since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. The cooperation deepens ties between the two nations.
- The UN Security Council will meet today, August 24, to discuss the war in Ukraine as the nation continues its diplomatic push for defense cooperation. Officials will provide briefings on political and humanitarian dimensions.
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Finland and Ukraine expand defence cooperation with drone production deals
Finland and Ukraine have signed three defence industry cooperation documents covering drones, maritime unmanned systems and ground robots, as Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the countries were close to completing a wider agreement on drone cooperation. The agreements were signed during Stubb’s visit to Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and attended events around Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Ukraine and Finland have agreed on joint production of drones and ground robots. Ukrainian and Finnish companies will develop drones, marine unmanned systems and ground robotic complexes. Production is planned in Finland.
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vijesti.meUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb, who visited Kyiv today, participated in the meeting of the working group on cooperation between the two countries in the defense industry, during which an agreement on the production of drones was signed.
Top managers from seven leading companies have already arrived in Kyiv. Ukraine and Finland are launching a joint production of military equipment and weapons. The countries will manufacture drones, build unmanned naval systems, and establish a plant to produce ground robots. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Office of the President of Ukraine. What the countries agreed on The corresponding memorandums of cooperation were signed with …
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