The United States and Ukraine are reportedly moving toward a potentially "landmark" drone defense agreement that could give Washington access to battlefield-tested Ukrainian technology at a time when the Iran war has exposed the growing threat, and cost, of drone warfare.
CBS News reported Tuesday that the two governments have drafted a memorandum outlining terms for a possible defense deal, citing three sources familiar with the matter. The draft, negotiated by the U.S. State Department and Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna, would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the United States and manufacture drones through joint ventures with American companies.
