Finland to Manufacture Drones for Ukraine and Europe

Ukrainian and Finnish defense companies have signed agreements to develop and manufacture drones in Finland for both Ukrainian and European needs. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the partnership on Aug. 23 following a roundtable with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Kyiv. The agreements cover aerial drones, maritime uncrewed systems, and the creation of a joint venture for ground robotic complexes, aiming to combine Ukrainian combat experience with Finnish technology.