Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met in Kyiv with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker to discuss the development of the Ukraine–U.S. Drone Deal initiative and the localization of Patriot missile production in Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, Umerov shared details of the meeting on Telegram.
"We had a productive meeting in Kyiv with the Permanent Representative of the United States to NATO, Matthew Whitaker. We discussed the further development of the Drone Deal initiative between Ukraine and the United States," Umerov said.
According to Umerov, this partnership format is intended to expand bilateral defense cooperation, including technology sharing, joint production, investment in Ukraine's defense industry, and the development of advanced defense solutions.
"Particular attention was given to the localization of missile production for Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine. This is critically important for strengthening our air defense and protecting Ukrainian cities and civilians," the NSDC secretary added.
