The E.U. and Ukraine on Wednesday announced a drone deal between Brussels and Kyiv during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to the Ukrainian capital.

The announcement agreement, the European Commission said, sees the E.U. combine its industrial base with Ukrainian expertise for the manufacturing of drones. Von der Leyen traveled to Ukraine on the occasion of Ukraine’s July 15 Statehood Day.

The drone partnership’s goal, according to Brussels, is to “accelerate” the development and production of drones and counter-drone systems, “ensuring Ukraine has the capabilities it needs today while strengthening Europe’s defense…

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