Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a bilateral agreement to expand defense cooperation, focusing on drone technology and military innovation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The agreement, concluded during a meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on Wednesday, is part of the so‑called “Drone Deal” framework aimed at strengthening both countries’ defense capabilities.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “The agreement should strengthen both our countries in defense, and it is important that it is built on the principle of reciprocity: we support our partners who really and tangibly support our protection,” Zelensky said in a statement posted on Telegram. Zelensky said Ukrainian military experts will work in Lithuania to help develop modern security capabilities, particularly to counter emerging threats and enhance regional defense. “We have common challenges, and we need to overcome them together,” he said. According to Ukraine’s presidential office, the agreement opens new opportunities for joint production, technology transfer, and defense manufacturing between Ukrainian and Lithuanian companies. The cooperation is expected to cover key areas including air and missile defense systems, unmanned platforms, and advanced drone technologies. Plans also include the possibility of localizing drone production in Lithuania, including long‑range strike and interception systems.