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Germany seeks defense tech swap with Ukraine: What Berlin wants
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Germany proposes a bilateral defence technology exchange with Ukraine, specifically seeking access to Ukrainian drone, counter-drone, and missile systems developed in active combat. Berlin wants to scale drone production rapidly and formalise knowledge transfer through a formal agreement.
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If you make drones, counter-drone systems, or missile tech, Germany and the EU are now explicitly trying to buy proven combat-tested designs from Ukraine at scale. The Drone Deal format is opening a formal procurement channel—you need to know who the buyers are and what they'll pay for systems that work.
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