German Defense Minister Pistorius has arrived in Kyiv: the purpose of the visit
11 May 09:27
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Monday, May 11. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing DW.
According to the media outlet, during the visit, which was not announced in advance, he plans to discuss with Ukrainian government officials issues of cooperation between the two countries in the field of armaments. Strengthening this cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership between Germany and Ukraine is the main goal of the trip, Pistorius said.
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“Germany and Ukraine are strategic partners who both benefit from cooperation. This gives rise to a multitude of new projects,” the minister explained.
According to him, the focus is on the joint development of the latest unmanned weapon systems of various ranges, in particular long-range drones for so-called “deep strike” operations.
“The German government is committed to establishing new German-Ukrainian joint ventures,” Pistorius said. “At the same time, we benefit from the Ukrainians’ battlefield experience,” he noted.
In addition, the German government intends to support developers through the Brave1 platform, created by the Ukrainian government for investments and procurement in the arms sector.
Joint production of Ukrainian weapons
Germany is one of Ukraine’s key partners in the field of defense support, particularly in the development of joint arms production.
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This refers to a model under which Ukrainian designs can be scaled up across Europe, allowing for increased production volumes, reduced logistical risks, and faster integration of technologies into the production chains of allied countries.
Particular emphasis is placed on unmanned systems, which today remain one of the key elements of modern warfare and a priority of Ukraine’s defense strategy.
As part of this cooperation, the joint defense venture Quantum Frontline Industries was launched in Berlin on December 15, 2025, under the “Building with Ukraine” initiative.
In mid-February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the first German-Ukrainian drone manufacturing facility in Munich. He unveiled the first jointly produced strike drone.
It should be noted that the German manufacturer plans to establish two more joint ventures with Ukraine.
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