WorldUkraine’s defense tech partnerships surge, but many deals stall, new report finds

A Kyiv School of Economics Institute report identifies at least 180 international partnerships in Ukraine’s defense technology sector, with one-third signed over the past year. German firms lead participation, but export restrictions, fragmented regulation and bureaucracy have stalled at least 22% of deals and memorandums, particularly those involving state-owned companies.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:17Original