Ukraine drone program

SBU's Alpha recognized as most effective drone unit in March

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) Alpha special unit became the Defense Forces' most effective unit in using drones under the government's Drones for Points program in March, acting SBU head Yevheni Khmara reported on April 14.

14 April, 12:40 PM

Zelenskyy proposes joint interceptor drone program after Russian attack on Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is proposing a joint program with its European neighbors, as well as Russia’s bordering states, to fund the production and development of interceptor drones. He announced the initiative at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Sept. 11, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

11 September 2025, 05:04 PM

Ukraine invites New Zealand to join sea drone production partnership

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal proposed that New Zealand join maritime drone production as part of Kyiv’s search for new international defense partners, he announced via Telegram on Sept. 3.

4 September 2025, 12:31 PM

Ukraine redirects $200M to frontline drone forces amid rising demand

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has redirected UAH 8 billion ($200 million) to support drone warfare units, following a decision by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Aug. 2.

2 August 2025, 05:37 PM

Ukraine drone program