Auterion, a global provider of autonomous drone operating systems, and Airlogix, a Ukrainian defence technology company, announced at the Munich Security Conference the formation of a joint venture to manufacture AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and allied nations.
The Ukrainian government has requested thousands of the German-manufactured systems and committed to a long-term partnership with the German Federal Ministry of Defence for the delivery of thousands of autonomous strike systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The agreement represents one of Europe’s largest commitments to drone production for Ukraine to date. The systems are also designed to meet procurement requirements for German forces.
The partnership marks a first-of-its-kind integration of Ukrainian combat expertise with NATO-standard autonomous software and European manufacturing capacity. The joint venture combines Airlogix’s battle-tested UAV platforms with Auterion’s AI guidance, autonomous navigation, and electronic warfare resilience software, aiming to deliver scalable, combat-ready systems for modern battlefield conditions.
“This joint venture demonstrates how European defense cooperation can rapidly deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities to our allies,” said Dr. Lorenz Meier, CEO of Auterion. “By combining Ukrainian innovation forged in real combat conditions with advanced engineering excellence, we are creating a new model for allied defence production.”
“Ukrainian companies have developed unique expertise through years of combat operations,” said Vitalii Kolesnichenko, CEO of Airlogix. “This partnership enables us to scale that experience through European industrial capacity while integrating advanced autonomous systems. Together, we are building the future of allied drone warfare.”
Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH was established with support from the German and Ukrainian governments as part of broader efforts to strengthen European defence industrial cooperation and ensure sustained support for Ukraine. Production will take place in Germany, enabling supply chain resilience and rapid scaling. Initial deliveries are scheduled for 2026.
Source: Auterion