# Fedorov offers drone technology to US for Patriots, seeks backing for defense tech fund

https://mins.news/en/item/37847

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-30 19:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/fedorov-offers-drone-technology-to-us-in-exchange-for-patriots-seeks-funding-for-defense-tech-fund/

> Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is seeking U.S. venture capital, private investment and technology-company support for a fund investing in Ukrainian defense startups. He also offered to help Washington build drone capabilities in exchange for Patriot interceptors to help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks.

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