The defense ministers of Ukraine and Poland signed three important agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in the field of unmanned systems and counter-drone measures. This was reported by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, whose words were cited by the press service of the defense ministry.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Expanding Cooperation in Unmanned Technologies
According to Błaszczak, the Polish and Ukrainian sides plan to actively collaborate among armed forces, research institutions, and the industrial sector. The goal of this cooperation is to exchange skills and experiences in countering drones, as well as to jointly develop new technological solutions in this area.
“We are very eager to create joint initiatives in the field of armaments. Ukraine is an incredible leader. You have wonderful capabilities and production capacities. Over more than three years of war, you have made a monumental leap in the development of drones and anti-drone combat. We want to leverage your knowledge and skills, and for Polish companies—both state-owned and private—to participate together in this,” said Błaszczak.
Particular attention in the agreements is paid to utilizing Ukrainian experience in implementing modern solutions for Polish government and military structures.
Joint Defense Programs and Investments
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, commenting on the agreements with his Polish counterpart, emphasized that Poland will receive 43.7 billion euros under the SAFE program and is ready to invest in joint projects with Ukraine. This will enable the development of key defense programs that will strengthen both countries.
The parties also agreed to establish a joint operational group for unmanned aerial systems involving military experts from both states. This step aims to combine efforts to counter modern threats, particularly from Russia, which, according to the defense minister, remains the “greatest threat” to Europe.
The visit of the Polish delegation led by Błaszczak to Kyiv was dedicated to discussing further military support for Ukraine and analyzing the security situation amid Russia’s aggression. The signed agreements open new prospects for partnership between the two countries in the field of defense technologies.