Finland plans drone production deal with Ukraine, 90% of output to go to Kyiv
Three Finnish defense companies signed letters of intent in Kyiv this week, and President Alexander Stubb says 90% of the drones produced under the planned deal will go to Ukraine. Only a state-to-state framework remains to be finalized before production can begin.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that under a planned drone production agreement with Ukraine, 90% of the output would go to Ukraine's armed forces. The statement follows the signing of letters of intent this week in Kyiv by three Finnish defense companies covering cooperation on drone manufacturing.
According to Stubb, the only remaining step before production lines can start operating is finalizing a state-to-state framework agreement between Finland and Ukraine. Other preparatory work, including agreements between the companies themselves, has already been completed.
The source report does not specify the names of the companies involved, the types of drones to be produced, or expected production volumes. The planned deal fits into a broader pattern of Western countries seeking to boost drone supplies to Ukraine's military by expanding manufacturing capacity, including through partnerships with allied nations.
