Ukrainian drone maker General Chereshnya and Finland’s Patria team up to build UAVs in Finland

Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Chereshnya and Finnish defense company Patria have signed a memorandum of intent to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle production in Finland. The agreement was signed on August 23 during a visit by a Finnish delegation to Kyiv. The document was formalized as a Letter of Intent.

General Chereshnya explained that the project aims to combine Finnish manufacturing capabilities with Ukrainian engineering expertise. The company noted that Patria has operated in the defense industry for over 100 years, owns half of Nammo, and produces equipment for land, naval, and air systems across Europe. The Ukrainian side will contribute its experience in mass-producing drones for real combat missions and rapid refinement cycles based on frontline data.

Patria confirmed the joint venture plans on its website. The company believes the collaboration will enable the development of unmanned solutions for Western European defense needs. Mikko Leino, Executive Vice President of Patria, stated that unmanned defense systems are a central element of future defense, and the company has been investing in their development for years. He added that the partnership with General Chereshnya will further strengthen Patria's expertise in unmanned defense systems and drone development.

Patria is an international defense technology company with over a century of experience. The company operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Japan. The Finnish state holds 50.1% of Patria's shares.