Washington and Kyiv have drafted a memorandum for a potential defense agreement centered around drone technology and joint production.

•⁠ ⁠Ukrainian officials say nearly 20 countries are already involved in various stages of defense agreements tied to Ukraine’s rapidly growing drone industry.

•⁠ ⁠The Pentagon has invited Ukrainian firms to participate in its $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Initiative for future U.S. military contracts.

•⁠ ⁠Zelensky hinted this week that “positive news” is coming regarding new international drone cooperation agreements.