Zelensky on investments in the defense industry: the potential for drone production reaches $35 billion.

According to inkorr.com: The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a meeting with representatives of investment funds and business associations, during which he discussed expanding the potential of the defense industry and new areas of cooperation. This information was published by the head of state on social media on October 8, 2025.

'We talked about how we can increase the capabilities of our defense industry, develop new areas of cooperation, and about opening export platforms for weapons,' Zelensky noted.

Opportunities in drone and rocket production

According to forecasts, the potential for drone and rocket production in 2026 could reach $35 billion. The President emphasized that this is a promising direction for the development of cooperation and Ukraine's defense industry.

Ukraine is ready to share its technologies, develop joint production, and open export platforms for weapons in various countries while controlling and protecting Ukrainian technologies.

'Thank you to everyone who supports Ukraine, invests in Ukrainian intellectual power, and allows us to enhance our capabilities together. Thank you for the meeting and the proposals made. We will definitely work on everything,' the president concluded.

Zelensky's meeting with the heads of investment funds and business associations confirms the active search for opportunities to enhance Ukraine's defense industrial potential. The President stressed the importance of cooperation in drone and rocket production, assuring that all proposed ideas will be carefully considered. This demonstrates the country's intention to attract investors and partners to strengthen its defense capabilities.