EU launches Ukraine defence industrial partnership, Drone Deal and disburses €1 billion for drones

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission and Ukraine signed a new defence industrial partnership, marking a major step forward in the integration of the European and Ukrainian defence industries. The Commission also launched the EU–Ukraine Drone Deal to deepen cooperation on drone and counter-drone technologies. Finally, the Commission disbursed a further €1 billion to support Ukraine's drone capabilities under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan.