Germany and Ukraine to Jointly Produce Drones with a Range of 1500 Kilometers

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, May 11 (Reporter Li Dongxu) - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who is visiting the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, stated to the media on the 11th that Germany and Ukraine will jointly produce long-range drones with a range of 1,500 kilometers.

Pistorius said at a joint press conference held in Kyiv that Germany plans to establish a joint venture with Ukraine to jointly research and produce various types of drones with ranges covering from less than 100 kilometers to 1,500 kilometers.

According to the Ukrainian National News Agency, Pistorius made a surprise visit to Kyiv that day and signed a defense cooperation memorandum with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, with both sides set to launch a cooperation plan to jointly develop defense technologies and support innovative startups.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Political-Military
Subcategory
Drone/UAV
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
Germany and Ukraine will jointly produce long-range drones with a range of up to 1500 kilometers.
Location
Kyiv · Ukraine
Unit
German Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
Time
May 11, 2023
Equipment
drones
Summary

Germany and Ukraine will jointly produce long-range drones with a range of up to 1500 kilometers. This announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during his visit to Kyiv on May 11, 2023. A defense cooperation memorandum was signed with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, initiating plans to develop defense technologies and support innovative startups.

Key Facts
  • Germany and Ukraine will jointly produce drones with a range of up to 1500 kilometers.
  • The announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during a visit to Kyiv.
  • A defense cooperation memorandum was signed between Germany and Ukraine.
  • The joint venture aims to develop various types of drones.
  • The collaboration supports innovative startups in defense technology.