Finland, Ukraine Sign Drone Co-Production Deal

Finland and Ukraine concluded an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense.

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Finland and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement on September 23 in New York.
The agreement was signed by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The agreement includes cooperation in the field of unmanned technologies.
It involves technology and knowledge transfer between the two countries.
The agreement supports joint projects, including in the area of drones.
The cooperation aims to optimize administrative processes for defense technology exchange.
The agreement was prepared over several months.

Finland and Ukraine will engage in joint production of military equipment, with about 90% of produced drones going to Ukraine and the rest remaining in Finland. — fontanka
The cooperation is described as mutually beneficial and helps strengthen Finland's own defense capabilities. — fontanka
Finnish defense companies are ready to begin full-scale joint work. — fontanka
The agreement also supports collaboration between companies of both countries and technology exports. — fontanka
The agreement includes cooperation in scientific research, design, and innovation activities. — interfax
The agreement is aimed at optimizing administrative processes to improve the efficiency of defense technology transfer. — interfax