German drone pioneer Wingcopter and Ukraine’s largest producer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) TAF Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a joint venture. The MoU was formally signed today at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in the presence of government representatives from both Ukraine and Germany.

The joint venture is designed to strengthen the resilience of critical defence production for Ukraine, ensure continuity of supply under wartime conditions, and diversify industrial risks by expanding manufacturing capacity into a safer and more resilient industrial environment in Germany. At the same time, it establishes a long-term framework for German–Ukrainian industrial cooperation in defence technologies that are already proven in real combat conditions. This partnership will be formed under the „Build with Ukraine“ framework. 

Under the joint venture, TAF Industries will provide licensed designs and operational expertise for its reconnaissance UAV systems that have been extensively used in real operational environments. Wingcopter will contribute industrial infrastructure, manufacturing expertise, and engineering capabilities to enable rapid scaling of production in Germany. 

In this context, Wingcopter’s expansion into the security and defence sector through its newly established Wingcopter Security & Defence (WSD) unit provides a strong industrial and technological backbone for the joint venture. WSD complements Wingcopter’s existing commercial delivery and surveying activities with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and cargo applications, unlocking the full potential of Wingcopter’s proven dual-use platform and intellectual property.

Beyond current systems, the partners plan to jointly develop and localize future UAV platforms for the European and NATO markets with the aim of further strengthening Europe’s defence industrial base and enhancing overall security and resilience. 

Volodymyr Zinovskyi, CEO of TAF Industries, said: 

“This cooperation is about responsibility, resilience, and strategic growth. For TAF Industries, scaling the production of systems already saving lives on the frontline is a top priority. This joint venture combines our battlefield-proven innovation with Germany’s industrial strength, turning operational expertise into scalable manufacturing. We are ready to share our unique combat-driven experience with our partners to strengthen collective resilience and build a stronger defense ecosystem together.”

Tom Plümmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Wingcopter, added:

“Wingcopter has been developing leading drone technology and in-depth know-how for more than ten years. We are proud to partner with one of Ukraine’s strongest defence tech companies to leverage these powerful skills to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom – at an industrial scale. Together with TAF Industries, we are building a sustainable industrial bridge between Germany and Ukraine. Importantly, this will also secure and create jobs across Germany as well as contribute to Europe’s security and resilience.”