Zelenskyy announced the scaling up of Ukrainian drone production in collaboration with Sweden

Zelenskyy announced the scaling up of Ukrainian drone production in collaboration with Sweden

Ukraine intends to scale up drone production and develop a partnership with Sweden in this area.

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a joint briefing with the Swedish Prime Minister.

"We want to build drones. We are very interested and open to cooperation with Sweden. We have excellent relations and significant combat experience. Today, Ukrainian drones are among the best in the world, and we will scale up production jointly with Sweden," Zelenskyy emphasized.

The President reported that Ukraine is in negotiations with the leadership of Saab regarding possible partnership in the production of drones and aircraft.

Separately, Zelenskyy touched upon the issue of Gripen fighters. According to him, discussions are ongoing not only regarding the delivery of the aircraft but also regarding financing, pilot training, and future modernization of the Ukrainian fleet.

"There are new generation aircraft. We are very much counting on the number we discussed. We are also discussing the possibility of using other, less modern machines to accelerate the process. The main thing is that there is already a political decision on the possibility for Ukraine to purchase aircraft and build a modern air fleet," he added.

The President emphasized that Ukraine has now received a "politically positive signal" regarding the development of an air partnership with Sweden.