Ukraine announces the start of drone exports, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with teachers and students at the Kyiv Aviation Institute.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Scaling Ukrainian Technologies in Europe
According to the president’s announcement, by 2026, there will be ten export centers operating in Europe, covering the Baltic States as well as Northern European countries. Ukrainian drone manufacturing capabilities are expanding: a production line for drones is expected to launch in Germany in mid-February, where Zelensky plans to personally receive the first manufactured unit. Additionally, production lines based on Ukrainian technologies are already operational in the United Kingdom.
“Today we are opening exports. By 2026, there will be ten export centers in Europe. This includes the Baltic States and Northern European countries. In 2026, there will be ten representations. In mid-February, we will see the production of our drones in Germany. I will receive the first drone. This is a functioning line. In Britain, production lines are operational. All of this is based on our Ukrainian technologies,” the president reported.
Ukrainian Specialists and Technologies – The Foundation of Europe’s Security
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Europe’s security is currently largely based on innovative technologies and drones. The president noted that there are several different projects, most of which are based solely on Ukrainian developments and the involvement of Ukrainian specialists. According to him, despite the war, not all companies are currently fully utilizing the opportunity to enter international markets, but the prospects for the Ukrainian drone industry remain significant.
It is worth recalling that in October of last year, Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about the necessity of launching exports of Ukrainian weapons, especially those types that are produced in surplus, to secure funding for further armament. In September, the president reported that about 60% of the weapons used by the Ukrainian military are produced in Ukraine.