5 European nations to make drones by tapping Ukraine’s war experience

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM

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France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy (the E5 nations) have launched a joint program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones. The initiative aims to leverage Ukraine's battlefield experience in drone warfare gained during its conflict with Russia. This effort is part of a broader European push to strengthen border defenses, including a proposed "drone wall" to detect and intercept airspace violations. Poland is already collaborating with Ukraine on drone technology through joint training and manufacturing. The program seeks to address the challenge of effectively countering low-cost aerial threats by developing affordable defense systems.

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Donetsk 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 50% Luke Pollard 60% Germany 70% Italy 70% United Kingdom ×270% France 70% Poland ×270% Russia ×380% Ukraine ×390%

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drones 100% air defence systems 90% ukraine war experience 80% autonomous systems 70% drone warfare 60% defence 60% e5 nations 50% nato 40% military training 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Ukraine

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