Ukraine, Germany launch joint drone production as Zelenskyy receives first UAV

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 13 visited the first German-Ukrainian production site manufacturing drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During the visit, he was presented with the first jointly produced attack UAV Linza 3.0 equipped with artificial intelligence.

"This is modern Ukrainian technology that has already been tested in combat. It uses artificial intelligence to carry out strikes, reconnaissance and protective missions for our soldiers. This year, 10,000 drones produced here will be delivered to Ukraine to strengthen our forces," Zelenskyy said.

The German facility is the first of ten production sites Ukraine plans to establish across Europe this year.

The joint venture was created by German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and Ukrainian firm Frontline Robotics under the name Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI).

The production site operates within the Build with Ukraine initiative, combining combat-proven Ukrainian technology with German industrial automation. All systems manufactured there will be supplied to the Ukrainian Defense Forces in quantities determined by the Defense Ministry.

QFI is headed by Matthias Lena, a former German army officer. The exact location of the production site has not been disclosed for security reasons.