The Trump administration is negotiating with Ukraine over a potential agreement that would give American companies and the military access to Kyiv's drone technology, in exchange for royalties, compensation, or joint production arrangements. Ukrainian forces have developed innovative drones and tactics since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, including First Person View attack drones, marine drones, and AI-assisted systems. U.S. defense and technology companies stand to benefit from access to Ukrainian designs and production methods, potentially incorporating them into domestic manufacturing. Proposed arrangements include Ukrainian firms licensing technology to American companies, establishing U.S.-based production subsidiaries, or directly selling drones to the U.S. military. Similar partnerships are already underway in Europe, where countries like the U.K. and Denmark are working with Ukrainian companies to produce drones and related systems.