"Ukraine is taking steps to begin exporting some of its weapons, such as the naval drones it has used to pummel Russia's navy in the Black Sea. At first glance, permitting companies to export weaponry abroad when the country is at war and its growing domestic defense industry has been critical to keeping Ukraine in the fight seems deeply counterintuitive. Ukraine, both its political and industrial leadership, has been thinking carefully about this, though."
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the plan is controlled exports of certain types of weapons, ones where Ukraine is making more than it needs. He pointed to naval drones and anti-tank weapons as areas where there is a surplus. The funds from exports could then be put into aerial drones, which are always needed in greater quantities. In pursuing exports, Ukraine intends to prioritize supporting the front-line warfighters and securing domestic stockpiles over exports, as well as ensuring its war tech doesn't fall into enemy hands."
Ukraine is taking steps to allow controlled exports of certain domestically produced weapons while remaining at war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified naval drones and anti-tank weapons as areas of surplus and said export revenues could fund increased production of aerial drones. Export policy will prioritize equipping front-line forces and maintaining domestic stockpiles and will include safeguards to prevent technology from reaching adversaries. Ukraine plans to present three export-platform concepts tailored to the United States, Europe, and other partners within two weeks. Ukraine intends to export only to countries that have supported its independence.
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