The European Commission launched a call for expressions of interest for founding members of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance on Tuesday.
In its press statement, the Commisison said the alliance will strengthen the EU's and Ukraine's security and defence by fostering an innovative defence drone-industrial ecosystem.
The alliance follows President Ursula von der Leyen's 2025 State of the European Union address, where she announced measures to counter the growing threat of drone warfare.
“The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance will support the development of advanced drone and counter-drone technologies. As an industry-led ecosystem, it will contribute to European efforts to build a comprehensive drone and counter-drone capability, building on the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 and the Commission's Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security,” said the Commission.
Founding members will be selected from applicants with experience in the EU and Ukrainian defence drone ecosystem. They will form the first Board of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance and play a key role in shaping the Alliance's activities and priorities.
The Alliance is expected to be launched in the coming months, with applications open until 25 May 2026.
More information can be found online.