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Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech…

Washington wants Ukraine's drone tech without signing a formal partnership deal
Ukrainian drones now hit targets even after losing operator control entirely
Six agreements signed already, ten more contracts reportedly still in the works

Ukraine's drone program has become one of the most closely watched defense innovations of the current war, drawing global attention.

Analysts now argue that Washington is seeking direct access to that technology's intellectual property rather than a formal partnership agreement.

Some experts compare the approach to how China previously extracted proprietary aerospace knowledge from Boeing through joint manufacturing deals years ago.

Ukraine's drone leverage

Ukraine's drone ecosystem stands out not merely for its hardware, but for its software integration and battlefield resilience against jamming.

American systems have often struggled in contested electronic environments, while Ukrainian drones evolved rapidly against Russian electronic warfare tactics.

The Pentagon reportedly wants Ukraine's AI-assisted terminal guidance, which lets drones strike objectives...

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