EU announces two new drone technology hubs, backed by Ukrainian know-how

Kyiv Independent30 October 2026, 08:32 UTCUkraine

"In developing drones and counter-drone systems, Europe has one significant advantage: our partnership with Ukraine," said European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

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