Ukraine and Spain have agreed on key directions for strengthening defense cooperation, ranging from air defense systems to the scaling of drone production. The announcement was made by Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov following a meeting with Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles, highlighting a growing European role in supporting Ukraine's wartime defense needs.
During the talks, both sides outlined priority areas of cooperation and discussed the implementation of core security objectives. The focus was placed on ensuring that existing and future military assistance is aligned with Ukraine's operational requirements amid russia's ongoing full-scale invasion.
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Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Spain for its decision to allocate €1 billion in aid in 2026, emphasizing the importance of using these resources efficiently and in accordance with Ukraine's most urgent defense priorities.
He also pointed to a recently announced aid package that includes VAMTAC armored vehicles and a batch of 155 mm artillery shells. These systems are seen as particularly important for strengthening Ukraine’s battlefield mobility and firepower at a time of intense artillery warfare along the front line.
A major focus of the cooperation remains air defense. Ukraine stressed the need to reinforce its protective capabilities, including continued support for Patriot missile systems, which are critical for defending infrastructure and civilian areas from russian missile and drone attacks.
Both sides also discussed deeper integration of different missile systems and improving their operational efficiency. Another key priority is securing long-range artillery ammunition, which remains essential for countering russian positions and logistics deep in temporarily occupied territory.
In addition, Ukraine and Spain addressed the development of joint European efforts in missile defense, including potential participation in a shared project aimed at creating anti-ballistic solutions. Cooperation in this area is seen as part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's collective security architecture.
The two countries also agreed to expand collaboration in scaling up drone production. According to Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine continues to increase its defense manufacturing capacity under presidential directive, aiming not only to enhance its battlefield effectiveness but also to degrade russia's military and economic capabilities over time.
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