Ukraine has already signed agreements in this regard with countries like Germany and Denmark. Now it does so with Spain. "Radars, drones. It is very important this co-production that we are going to have with the Ukrainian defense industry," Sánchez explained in a joint appearance before the media.
During his visit in November 2025, Zelenski already met with a dozen Spanish defense industry companies. A meeting that was also attended by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles. As the Ukrainian leader then stated on his social media, Spanish manufacturers presented their developments in areas such as anti-drone systems, turrets, aerial and land drones, long-range radars, and ammunition, among other subjects.
These agreements were already forged there, which are now being formalized in terms of joint production of drones and radars.
Zelenski has delved into what they want this alliance to mean for their interests: "It is about improving radar systems, high-precision missiles. Spain has very good technology."
Due to the war conflict, Ukraine has experience and advancements in drone technology. In fact, according to Zelenski's own data, they have sent over 200 "experts" in drones to the countries of the Persian Gulf. "At this moment, there are 201 Ukrainians in the Middle East and the Gulf region. And another 34 are ready to be deployed."
The meeting also served to renew Spain's commitment to military aid funding for Ukraine. In 2024, both leaders closed a bilateral agreement, projected over 10 years, in which each year the economic aid from our country is reviewed based on circumstances and needs.
Since then, the Prime Minister has announced 1,000 million each year. The same amount as on this occasion. Continuity of what was agreed two years ago. "A new commitment endowed with 1,000 million for the year 2026. In this way, Spain's support, since the beginning of the conflict, in the bilateral military field amounts to almost 4,000 million," stated the head of the Government.
The novelty is that this year, the investment will be made through the loans articulated by the European Commission within the so-called "European Security Action" instrument (SAFE). Spain is one of the first EU countries to avail itself of this financial instrument aimed at assisting Member States wishing to invest in defense industrial production through joint acquisitions, emphasizing priority capabilities.
As agreed within the framework of the European Council, through SAFE, the EU will provide up to 150 billion euros, which will be disbursed to interested Member States upon request and based on national plans. Disbursements will take the form of long-term loans at a competitive price, to be repaid by the beneficiary Member States.
"Nothing and no one will make us forget what is happening in Ukraine. We will continue to support the Ukrainian people with the same intensity as from day one," Sánchez pointed out. "Spain will not stop looking towards Ukraine. We do not forget the suffering or who is behind it. We will continue to stand by your side as a faithful, loyal, and reliable ally."