European missile manufacturer MBDA and Ukrainian defense company “Ukrainian Armored Vehicles” have signed a memorandum of understanding and begun negotiations on a strategic partnership to develop capabilities in the areas of deep strike and counter-drone operations.
This is stated in an MBDA press release, as reported by Ukrinform.
“MBDA, a European leader in integrated weapon systems, and the Ukrainian defense company ”Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and begun negotiations on a strategic partnership. The goal is to develop advanced defense capabilities in the areas of deep strike and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)," the statement reads.
It is noted that the signed agreement lays the foundation for long-term cooperation between the two companies. The document provides for the exploration of joint initiatives, the exchange of knowledge, and the implementation of cooperative projects.
As MBDA emphasized, the initial goal of the cooperation is to promote innovation and create added value in the areas of Deep Strike and C-UAS. “Both areas are critical to ensuring operational superiority in high-intensity conflicts,” the company said.
