Build with Ukraine: Kyiv's New Approach to Defence Industrial Cooperation with European Partners (osw.waw.pl)

• Co-production of UAVs between Ukraine and EU partners
• Reducing reliance on external supply chains
• Enhancing technological sovereignty through joint development

"Since mid-2025, Kyiv has intensified efforts to develop defence industrial cooperation with European countries, focusing on co-production of weapons, particularly unmanned aerial systems (UAVs), within EU territory. This approach aims to reduce reliance on external supply chains and enhance technological sovereignty. The collaboration includes joint research, development, and manufacturing of UAV components, as well as integration of Ukrainian expertise into European defence projects."