Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:00:49 AMUkraine plans to marshal $120 billion for defense and security in 2026, drawing on its state budget, EU loans and assistance from international partners. Implementing Ukraine’s 2026 military strategy will require $120 billion. Some $60 billion will come from the state budget and EU loans, with another $60 billion expected from international partners as security assistance. Starting in February 2026, Ukraine and Britain are expected to produce 1,000 Octopus drones per month. At the same time, foreign defense companies – primarily those specializing in unmanned technologies – are setting up manufacturing inside Ukraine.