Finland and Ukraine Join Forces on Next-Gen Drone Production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have signed a major agreement, Drone Deal, focused on the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The strategic agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening defense capabilities and deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.

Speaking about the partnership, President Zelenskyy noted the importance of mutual security cooperation.

"Today, Alex and I signed the Drone Deal — an important step toward the joint protection of our people and an even stronger partnership between our nations. We are always ready to share what has helped us defend lives with our closest friends," the Ukrainian president stated.

The meeting also included Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Discussions centered on critical preparations for the upcoming winter season, with a strong focus on safeguarding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure against potential attacks during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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President Zelenskyy highlighted that the primary objective for the defense sector is to maximize air defense capabilities prior to the onset of winter and to prevent any capability for ballistic missile strikes.

He also outlined recent discussions held with American partners and stressed the urgent need to maintain and intensify international sanction pressure.

On April 30, 2026, Finland decided to join the international drone coalition to support Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The coalition, led by the United Kingdom and Latvia, aimed to supply thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles to the front lines.

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen confirmed that the government evaluated the decision for over a year before finalizing its entry. He noted that Finland planned to allocate more resources to strengthen European support for Ukraine's unmanned systems capabilities.

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