Ukraine and Germany Launch Joint Production of Deep Strike Drones

Ukraine and Germany are launching joint production of deep strike-type drones with a range of up to 1,500 km.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced this during a visit to Ukraine, according to a correspondent for Suspilne.

According to him, German and Ukrainian companies are already working on promising projects involving the joint development and production of drones with various ranges.

This includes both drones with a range of less than 100 kilometers and long-range systems capable of traveling up to 1,500 kilometers.

Pistorius emphasized that the development of deep strike drones is crucial for deterring Russian attacks on Ukraine’s military infrastructure.

According to him, if deployed on a large scale, such drones can effectively suppress and destroy enemy air defense systems.

The minister also noted that Germany is interested in expanding its defense partnership with Ukraine and leveraging Ukraine’s experience in modern warfare.

In particular, the German side is studying Ukrainian combat management systems and the combat experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In addition, Berlin plans to join the Ukrainian defense innovation platform Brave1, which supports developers of new military technologies and allows for rapid testing of these technologies in real combat conditions.

Pistorius emphasized that Germany will continue to support Ukraine in its confrontation with Russian aggression and develop a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Earlier, it was reported that Germany will allocate €11.6 billion to support Ukraine in 2027 according to the government’s new budget plans.

Additionally, the German company ARX Robotics is increasing its fleet of GEREON ground robotic systems in Ukraine fivefold.