US EditionTurkey, Belgium to Join Drone Coalition for Ukraine
- At the Drone Summit held in Riga on May 28, 2025, Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds revealed that Belgium and Turkey intend to join the Drone Coalition supporting Ukraine.
- This announcement follows the coalition's formation in 2024 to pool resources for drone production to aid Ukraine amid intensified conflict with Russia.
- The coalition currently has 18 members, including the UK and Latvia, and aims to provide €2.75 billion in 2025 to strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.
- Spruds emphasized their commitment to increasing the provision of drones to Ukraine to help the country sustain its advantage on the battlefield while also fostering growth in its domestic drone industry.
- With Belgium and Turkey joining, the coalition will expand to 20 countries and increase drone deliveries, boosting defense industries in Latvia, the EU, and NATO members.
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Turkey, Belgium to join drone coalition for Ukraine
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