Summary

The Biden administration has declassified its secret support for Ukraine’s drone industry, revealing over $2.3 billion in investments, including $1.5 billion last year, to bolster Ukraine’s drone production amid its fight against Russia.

U.S. assistance included funding, technical support, and intelligence collaboration to improve Ukraine’s drone capabilities.

Drones have been critical in Ukraine’s defense, notably destroying a quarter of Russia’s Black Sea fleet.

This effort began after Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive and expanded post-2023, with lessons being integrated into U.S. defense strategies.