U.S., Ukraine Negotiating Drone‑Tech Share Deal
A Ukrainian delegation is in Washington this week to negotiate a landmark agreement with the Trump administration under which Kyiv would share battlefield-tested drone technology with the United States in return for royalties or other compensation. The arrangement — described by officials in both capitals and backed by Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky — would deepen U.S.-Ukraine security cooperation and give U.S. forces access to tactics and systems refined during the war in Ukraine.
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🔍 Key Facts
- A Ukrainian team is in Washington this week to craft the agreement with U.S. counterparts.
- The deal would have Ukraine share battlefield-tested drone technology and know-how in exchange for royalties or other compensation.
- The negotiations are described as having the explicit backing of Presidents Trump and Zelensky and reference Ukrainian drone activity near Orikhiv.
📍 Contextual Background
- President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order described as extending "NATO-like" security guarantees to the State of Qatar, strengthening the U.S. commitment to defend Qatar during Trump's presidency.