Representatives of Ukrainian and Finnish defence companies discussed prospects for joint production and the implementation of new technological projects.
A meeting with a Finnish delegation, bringing together representatives of Ukrainian and Finnish defence companies, was held with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Discussions focused on deepening defence-industrial cooperation, establishing joint arms production and developing technological partnerships.
The parties also signed seven documents, three of which concern the defence industry. The new cooperation package is valued at approximately €300 million, including €200 million under the Drone Deal initiative and a further €100 million under Build with Ukraine.
Representatives of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine also attended the meeting, including Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar and Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for European Integration Sergiy Boyev. Discussions focused on establishing direct partnerships between defence companies from both countries, expanding production capacity and introducing new technological solutions to meet the needs of Ukraine's Defence Forces.
Joint production to strengthen the defence of Ukraine and Europe
Ukraine and Finland are deepening defence-industrial cooperation by combining Ukrainian technological developments and combat experience with the manufacturing capabilities of Finnish companies. Promising areas of cooperation include the joint production of unmanned systems, robotic platforms and other types of modern weaponry.
“Finland is a very important partner for us, and we are grateful for your support. We have agreements worth €300 million, and we are actively working on implementing the Drone Deal. Our drone production capacity is several times higher than last year’s. Let us use this potential to increase joint production and strengthen our shared security,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised.
Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo reaffirmed his country's commitment to continuing military and economic support for Ukraine and developing cooperation between companies from both countries.
“This year, we have provided Ukraine with five defence assistance packages worth more than half a billion euros in total, and we are preparing the next one. We are also handing over ten locomotives to Ukraine, allocating €5 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, and preparing deliveries of mobile heating units. At the same time, we are developing cooperation between Ukrainian and Finnish companies, which is already delivering concrete results,” Petteri Orpo said.
The foundation for further cooperation has already been established. In August 2026, Ukrainian and Finnish defence companies signed three documents concerning the development and production of unmanned aerial systems, unmanned ground vehicles and unmanned surface vessels. The latest meeting provided an opportunity to discuss further progress in these and other promising areas of cooperation.
New opportunities for Ukrainian and Finnish manufacturers
During the meeting, the parties discussed practical mechanisms for implementing joint projects, deepening industrial cooperation and establishing direct links between companies. Particular attention was paid to opportunities to accelerate the development and deployment of new technological solutions in line with the needs of the Ukrainian military.
“We are constantly looking for new opportunities to develop joint production with international partners, including Finnish companies. To implement such projects, we can draw not only on partners’ resources but also on European Union funding. Ukraine is also ready to share its experience in testing new defence technologies in real-world conditions. This is an opportunity for our partners to improve their own developments and create new solutions together with us,” said Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar.
Unmanned technologies remain one of the key areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Finland. In September 2026, the two countries signed the Drone Deal, aimed at developing partnerships in the production of unmanned systems. These agreements create new opportunities for Finnish companies to participate in joint defence projects.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues to expand opportunities for international industrial cooperation, attract investment and scale up arms production. Closer cooperation with Finnish companies will contribute to the development of Ukraine's defence industry, help equip the Defence Forces with the weapons they need and strengthen Europe's defence capabilities.