European Commission Disburses €3.9 Billion for Drone Procurement to Bolster Ukraine's Defense

The European Commission has begun disbursing €3.9 billion as the first payment under a larger €6 billion tranche dedicated to drone procurement for Ukraine. This funding is intended to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russia's ongoing aggression, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizing support for Ukraine's ingenuity in resisting the invasion.