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Defence Minister Pistorius pledges collaborative weapons system development during Kyiv visit.
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Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly develop long-range drone systems and other weapons platforms, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced during a visit to Kyiv, according to Tagesschau.
Pistorius praised Ukraine's innovation capacity and committed to expanded military cooperation between the two nations. The collaboration is expected to enhance Ukraine's defence capabilities against Russian aggression.
The partnership represents a significant deepening of German military support for Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Germany and Ukraine will jointly develop long-range drone systems and other weapons platforms, marking a significant expansion of Berlin's military support since Russia's 2022 invasion. Defence Minister Pistorius announced the collaboration during a Kyiv visit, citing Ukraine's innovation capacity.
The partnership signals deeper European military integration in response to Russian aggression, potentially affecting defence spending priorities and tech sector investment across EU economies. For workers in German and Ukrainian defence industries, this opens new collaborative projects and contract opportunities.