Zelensky confirms Ukraine's drones will reach 6,000 miles in 2027 enough to cover the entirety of Russia and able to reach as far as San Francisco from Kyiv

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Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0000

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Ukraine plans longer-range drones reaching 10,000 km by 2027 while pursuing
US cooperation for production, testing, and advanced unmanned technology development.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Zelensky says Ukraine's drones will soon fly far enough to hit anywhere in Russia Kyiv and Washington
quietly push forward a plan to build drones on US soil Ukraine's drone range could jump to 10,000 km, but engineers still face big hurdles In a recent interview with American conservative commentator Laura Loomer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian drones should exceed 4,000 km in range in 2026.

The Ukrainian leader added that long-range drones could achieve distances between 5,000 km and 10,000 km, or about 6,000 miles, by 2027. Such a capability would theoretically allow a drone to cover Russias entire
territory and reach distances comparable to the route between Kyiv and San Francisco. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Ukraine plans expanded drone cooperation with the United States The projected increase in range forms part of Kyivs efforts to expand drone production through cooperation with Washington and possible manufacturing facilities inside America.

The discussions include joint production, technology exchanges, testing arrangements, and the development of production lines for advanced unmanned systems. You may like Ukraine confirms it will produce 10 million drones in 2026 Ukraine wants to be the biggest drone and robot producer worldwide US buys 2000 F-Drones F10 attack UAVs from Ukraine as the Pentagon moves to its next phase

Ukraine has gained extensive experience with aerial drones, naval drones, and deep-strike platforms in its ongoing war with Russia.

Those battlefield developments have become central to discussions about
future cooperation, as Kyiv seeks wider access to industrial capacity and advanced manufacturing resources. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news
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The first stage of agreements between Ukraine and the United States has already been completed, while further documents remain under preparation.

"We're going to build a great factory," Zelensky said, describing plans for production lines that could support future drone manufacturing.

Both parties have already signed documents allowing various Ukrainian drone systems to undergo testing in the United States. What to read next Ukraine reveals secret strike squadron of civilian planes transformed into deadly reusable drone bombers Ukraine military to get DragonFire-style drone-killing lasers within months Price of record-breaking Ukraine AI FPV drone slashed to $500 as range increases sixfold to 68 miles

Those arrangements involve aerial drones, sea-based systems, and other high-technology products before any broader production agreement receives final approval.

Ukraine has also pursued similar defence partnerships with European countries as it attempts to expand its role in defence technology development. Long-range drone ambitions face technical challenges The planned range increase would require significant advances in propulsion, communications, navigation systems, and endurance capabilities before becoming operationally realistic.

Flying thousands of kilometres would create new challenges involving reliability, electronic warfare threats, satellite connectivity, and the ability to maintain accurate targeting.

Military analysts have often noted that extending drone range involves more than increasing flight distance because other systems must operate effectively.

A drone capable of travelling up to 10,000 km would require dependable
control systems and protection against attempts to disrupt communications.

The development timeline could also depend on access to funding,
manufacturing capacity, and successful testing under demanding operational conditions.

While Ukraine has rapidly expanded its unmanned capabilities during the war, achieving the announced range goals would require continued technological progress.

The proposed timeline shows Kyivs ambition to develop longer-range strike capabilities, although the final performance of such systems remains
dependent on future development outcomes.

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