EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures

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The EU and Ukraine signed a drone production deal to boost joint manufacturing and establish joint ventures for battlefield technology. Ukraine has previously signed similar agreements with EU countries and Gulf nations, leveraging its expertise developed during conflict with Russia.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a "drone deal" with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. Ukraine has already signed similar deals with some individual EU countries and Gulf nations looking to tap into the expertise Kyiv has developed during more than four years of war with Russia. FRANCE 24's EU correspondent Dave Keating has more.