Ukraine is ready to sign a “landmark” drone defense agreement with the United States, according to sources cited by CBS News. The reporting says the deal would involve further U.S. testing and production connected to Ukrainian drone technology.

CBS News adds that new details are emerging about how Ukrainian technology helps defend U.S. bases in the Middle East, suggesting the discussions build on existing operational cooperation. The Kyiv Post, also referring to the same CBS reporting, describes the proposed framework as one that would expand testing and production in the United States while transferring Ukrainian battlefield know-how to U.S. forces. Both outlets present the agreement as a step that formalizes cooperation and boosts American use of Ukrainian drone capabilities, though the specific terms are not detailed in the excerpts provided.