U.S. and Ukraine Sign Deal for Kyiv to Export Combat Drones for Military Testing

The United States and Ukraine signed an agreement for Kyiv to export its battle-proven combat drones to America for military testing, according to reports. The deal gives the Pentagon access to hardware refined against Russian forces while offering Ukraine a revenue stream and deeper defense-industrial ties. It signals a growing reliance on Ukrainian drone innovation as the U.S. modernizes its own low-cost strike arsenal.