Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has codified 650 unmanned aerial systems and authorised them for use by the Defence Forces since the beginning of 2026
Finland and Ukraine have signed an enhanced defence and security cooperation agreement aimed at expanding joint drone production and technology transfers.
Ukraine’s defence forces have neutralised more than 350,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, the Defence Ministry said.
The European Commission has disbursed €3.3 billion for Ukrainian purchases of drones and missiles.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.68 billion Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine.
The European Commission has hosted the first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, an industry-led initiative designed to strengthen drone and counter-drone production across Europe and Ukraine
Ukraine has authorised 81 companies to participate in an experimental programme that integrates private businesses into the country’s air defence system.
Canada and Ukraine have announced government and commercial arrangements worth more than $2 billion for defence, drone production and energy projects.
Ukraine has the capacity to develop and manufacture an interceptor missile and launcher for the Freyja anti-ballistic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian forces destroyed nearly 24,000 Russian multirotor drones in August 2026, the highest monthly total recorded under the ePoints programme.
The European Union has agreed to release €3.2 billion for Ukraine to procure interceptor missiles for its Patriot air-defence systems.
Britain will provide £100 million for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment under a winter support package for Ukraine.
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