# Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones

https://mins.news/en/item/113987

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-24 13:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/germany-in-talks-to-buy-ukrainian-jet-powered-drones/

> A German official says Berlin is negotiating with Kyiv to buy Bars jet-powered drones, which have a reported range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of 700 kph. Germany and Ukraine signed a deal in July 2026 to jointly produce the drones, with Germany financing the first stage and production sent to Ukraine’s armed forces.

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