US Seeks Ukrainian Drone IP Rights in Deal Awaiting Top-Level Approval

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 19

Ukraine said a proposed US drone deal remains pending high-level political approval because Washington is seeking technology transfers and access to Ukrainian intellectual property rights.
The Pentagon has also asked to test a range of Ukrainian defense products, including drones and electronic warfare systems, as it weighs possible military purchases.
The discussions are still private and the agreement has not been finalized, leaving both the scope of any technology transfer and the terms of a purchase unresolved.

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