Ukraine launches 'Drone Deals' export framework and Defense City fast-track permits

Ukraine is rolling out a new legal/export framework (“Drone Deals” plus the Defense City regime) to allow certified surplus drones and other defense items to be exported via licensing, state traders, or a 15-day fast-track permit. While not a battlefield gadget, it is an operational innovation in scaling production and sustaining frontline supply by unlocking foreign contracts, joint ventures, and tech-transfer pathways (including U.S.-based JVs).