An American company is preparing to begin production of the Magura sea drones, a system designed in Ukraine and proven in combat against Russian forces.
The move signals a deepening of defense industrial ties between the United States and Kyiv, shifting from technology transfer to joint manufacturing capabilities.
The development follows earlier reports that the U.S. government had expressed interest in acquiring drone technology developed by Ukraine, citing the systems' successful deployment in the ongoing conflict.
By moving to domestic production, the U.S. aims to scale up access to these unmanned maritime assets while supporting Ukraine's defense industry.
This step aligns with broader efforts to integrate Ukrainian defense innovations into Western supply chains.
Previously, President Donald Trump indicated an intention to request that American defense contractors manufacture air-defense missiles under license in Ukraine and Europe, a proposal aimed at bolstering allied defense capabilities through shared production.