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Ukrainian Drones Shine in NATO Competitions, Tactics Reassessed

2/19/2026

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Ukrainian companies can participate in NATO competitions focused on drone technology and civilian protection, per Colonel Valery Vyshnivskyi of NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC).
Effort is supported by Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine and aims to integrate Ukrainian technologies into NATO standards.
During Hedgehog-2025 in Estonia, Ukrainian drone pilots demonstrated capabilities, prompting NATO to reassess tactics.

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Ukrainian companies can participate in NATO competitions focused on drone technology and civilian protection, per Colonel Valery Vyshnivskyi of NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC).
Effort is supported by Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine and aims to integrate Ukrainian technologies into NATO standards.
During Hedgehog-2025 in Estonia, Ukrainian drone pilots demonstrated capabilities, prompting NATO to reassess tactics.