Kiev And Washington Discuss Purchase Of Ukrainian Drones

• 2.10.2025, 11:39

Umerov revealed the details.

A Ukrainian delegation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine together with the Ministry of Defense visited the United States. The parties discussed the planned purchase of Ukrainian drones and cooperation in the security sphere.

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov reports this in Facebook.

According to Umerov, the key issue discussed at the meeting was the implementation of the presidential initiative Drone Deal

"The main purpose of the Ukrainian team's visit is technical negotiations to prepare the signing of an agreement on the purchase of Ukrainian drones. The implementation of which also provides for the possibility of creating joint Ukrainian-American production facilities," the NSDC Secretary wrote.

According to him, the Ukrainian delegation held meetings with representatives of the Pentagon, Congress and the US military on deepening cooperation and modernization of drone platforms.

Ukraine presented its experience in the field of air, sea and ground unmanned systems, which aroused high interest of the allies.

The parties also separately discussed the PURL mechanism, which provides for the purchase of weapons and ammunition Specifically, the discussion continued around plans for arms deliveries for 2026.

Umerov added that Ukraine is a world leader in drone technology, and cooperation with partners in this area strengthens common security.