EU and Ukraine sign drone production deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a deal to boost drone production in Ukraine on July 15, 2026. The agreement establishes joint ventures between EU and Ukrainian companies to scale up manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles. The deal aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities amid the ongoing war with Russia. It also deepens cooperation between the EU and Ukraine in the defense technology sector.