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US confirms it will leverage Ukraine's expertise in military drones before competing to 'be the world champions'

Soldiers prepare a CUAS known as Merops during a demonstration in Poland, Nov. 18, 2025.
  • The Pentagon admits American drone production still trails Ukraine by millions annually
  • Ukraine's combat software will support Pentagon artificial intelligence development through new partnerships
  • Ukraine's battlefield-tested technology has supported more than 100,000 combat missions since 2024

The United States has confirmed plans to draw on Ukraine's battlefield experience with military drones to close a significant production gap.

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