15,000 STRILA interceptor drones of Ukrainian production, funded by Germany, will be transferred to units of the National Guard of Ukraine, part of Berlin’s support in scaling up drone production for the Ukrainian army, the press service of the German Embassy in Ukraine reports.

As noted by the embassy, within the framework of a recently signed multi-million dollar agreement, the exact amount of which has not been disclosed, modern Ukrainian-made STRILA interceptor drones, funded by Germany, will be supplied to the National Guard of Ukraine. The agreement also provides for comprehensive support for National Guard members, including unit training, logistics, and the further development of unmanned systems.

The STRILA interceptor drone is specifically designed to hit fast and maneuvering aerial targets, including Shahed-type combat drones, and has already been tested in real combat conditions. Its production will be expanded through the joint efforts of the German company Quantum Systems and the Ukrainian manufacturer WIY Drones, which specialize in the development of unmanned systems.

"The STRILA system will be produced in Ukraine to promptly meet the urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the security and defense forces. Production funding is provided by the German government, which consistently supports Ukraine in countering Russia’s aggression," the report says.

The agreement was concluded with the participation of representatives of the National Guard of Ukraine, Quantum Systems, and the German Chargé d’Affaires Maximilian Rasch.

Earlier, it was reported that the German company Quantum Systems and the Ukrainian defense technology company Frontline Robotics founded the first joint German-Ukrainian drone production enterprise — Quantum Frontline Industries, localized in Germany.

As part of this cooperation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive the first 10,000 German-Ukrainian produced Linza UAVs this year, equipped with artificial intelligence and successfully tested on the battlefield.

"In this way, Germany actively supports the priority of the Ukrainian government to strengthen air defense to protect lives and critical infrastructure, as well as contributes to the technological superiority of the Ukrainian army," the diplomatic mission emphasized.

In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russia, the German government has directed about EUR 95 billion in support for Ukraine, EUR 55 billion of which is for defense.