Germany and Ukraine launch 'Brave Germany' joint drone production program
Primary region Europe
Tags Security · Diplomacy
Regions Europe
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov signed a letter of intent in Kyiv on May 11 launching 'Brave Germany,' a joint defense technology program focused on co-producing drones with ranges from 100 to 1,500 km. Germany will join Ukraine's Brave1 platform, providing funding for battlefield innovations. A new €4 billion German defense package includes funding for Patriot missiles, IRIS-T launchers, and €300 million for Ukrainian deep-strike capabilities. Germany is Ukraine's top security assistance provider, accounting for roughly one-third of all aid.
Strategic interpretation
Joint drone production at ranges up to 1,500 km represents a qualitative escalation in military-industrial cooperation, giving Ukraine enhanced deep-strike capabilities. Germany's position as Ukraine's top aid provider and its willingness to co-produce weapons signals a long-term European commitment to Ukrainian defense capacity that extends beyond immediate wartime needs.