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Zelensky meets Trump at UNGA; drone deal ready to sign
Kyiv Independent·US · UA·about 10 hours ago
The US Army has awarded a $10.6 million contract for Ukrainian-made Raybird drones, marking a notable US procurement of a Ukrainian defense system. The drones have logged over 350,000 combat hours since Russia's full-scale invasion, indicating proven operational use. This contract signals deepening US integration of Ukrainian defense technology and potential for expanded Western adoption.
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