Ukraine has agreed to give Poland the counter-drone technologies it needs, Polish deputy defence minister Cezary Tomczyk said on Tuesday, according to RMF24. In return, Poland is to hand over two MiG-29 fighters and gain access to Ukrainian drone and counter-drone technology.

Tomczyk has been in Kyiv since Monday with General Karol Domanowski, first deputy chief of the Polish General Staff. On Monday he said the deal was close to completion and the sides were agreeing the details. The talks covered military and industrial cooperation and the transfer of technology.

Source: Dzerkalo Tyzhnia

Also reported by Ukrinform, UNIAN, Interfax-Ukraine, RBC-Ukraine, Defence24, MILMAG, Defence24 and Militär Aktuell

Background

Ministry of National Defence

Ministry

The Polish government ministry responsible for the armed forces and national defence.

Ukraine's defence ministry

Organization

The Ukrainian government ministry that oversees national defence and the Armed Forces.

Cezary Tomczyk

Polish deputy defence minister

Poland's deputy minister of national defence.