Zelensky Signs Drone Agreements With Three Countries to Boost Ukraine’s Defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday announced that Kyiv had signed.

Three new international drone cooperation agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands, further expanding its defence partnerships as the war with Russia continues.

The agreements, unveiled on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, take the total number of Ukraine’s so-called “drone deals” to nine. Zelensky said the partnerships would allow Ukraine to share the expertise it has developed after more than four years of large-scale warfare while strengthening joint defence production with its allies.

Ukraine has transformed itself into one of the world’s leading innovators in drone warfare since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. What began as a limited domestic capability has evolved into a sophisticated drone industry that now plays a central role in Kyiv’s battlefield strategy.

Focus on Joint Defence Production

Announcing the agreement with Denmark, Zelensky said the partnership would create new opportunities for joint defence manufacturing, technology sharing and greater transparency in arms exports.

He noted that Denmark was the first country to establish joint defence production with Ukraine and said it was only fitting that Copenhagen would now gain access to Ukrainian weapon systems that have been tested in combat.

The agreements with Estonia and the Netherlands are also expected to deepen cooperation on drone technologies, strengthen defence industries and accelerate the exchange of battlefield experience.

Ukraine Seeks Stronger Security Support

Zelensky has been actively promoting Ukraine’s defence industry and drone expertise during visits to partner nations, arguing that the technologies developed during the conflict have become valuable for countries seeking to modernise their military capabilities.

Posting on X after the opening day of the NATO summit, Zelensky said Ukraine “rightfully belongs here” and stressed that Kyiv’s immediate priorities remain securing additional air-defence systems and reinforcing diplomatic support from its allies.

His appeal comes after Russia intensified missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital. A large-scale strike on Kyiv earlier this week killed 19 people, underscoring Ukraine’s continued demand for stronger air-defence capabilities to counter ballistic missile attacks.

The newly signed drone agreements are expected to strengthen Ukraine’s defence partnerships while helping expand the production and export of combat-tested military technologies developed during the war.