Build with Ukraine: Wingcopter and TAF Industries establish Joint Venture to scale production of reconnaissance drones in Germany for Ukraine
Munich, Germany, 13 February 2026 – German drone pioneer Wingcopter and Ukraine’s largest producer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) TAF Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a joint venture. The MoU was formally signed today at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in the presence of government representatives from both Ukraine and Germany.
The joint venture is designed to strengthen the resilience of critical defence production for Ukraine, ensure continuity of supply under wartime conditions, and diversify industrial risks by expanding manufacturing capacity into a safer and more resilient industrial environment in Germany. At the same time, it establishes a long-term framework for German–Ukrainian industrial cooperation in defence technologies that are already proven in real combat conditions. This partnership will be formed under the „Build with Ukraine“ framework.
Under the joint venture, TAF Industries will provide licensed designs and operational expertise for its reconnaissance UAV systems that have been extensively used in real operational environments. Wingcopter will contribute industrial infrastructure, manufacturing expertise, and engineering capabilities to enable rapid scaling of production in Germany.
In this context, Wingcopter’s expansion into the security and defence sector through its newly established Wingcopter Security & Defence (WSD) unit provides a strong industrial and technological backbone for the joint venture. WSD complements Wingcopter’s existing commercial delivery and surveying activities with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and cargo applications, unlocking the full potential of Wingcopter’s proven dual-use platform and intellectual property.
Beyond current systems, the partners plan to jointly develop and localize future UAV platforms for the European and NATO markets with the aim of further strengthening Europe’s defence industrial base and enhancing overall security and resilience.
Volodymyr Zinovskyi, CEO of TAF Industries, said:
“This cooperation is about responsibility, resilience, and strategic growth. For TAF Industries, scaling the production of systems already saving lives on the frontline is a top priority. This joint venture combines our battlefield-proven innovation with Germany’s industrial strength, turning operational expertise into scalable manufacturing. We are ready to share our unique combat-driven experience with our partners to strengthen collective resilience and build a stronger defense ecosystem together.”
Tom Plümmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Wingcopter, added:
“Wingcopter has been developing leading drone technology and in-depth know-how for more than ten years. We are proud to partner with one of Ukraine’s strongest defence tech companies to leverage these powerful skills to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom – at an industrial scale. Together with TAF Industries, we are building a sustainable industrial bridge between Germany and Ukraine. Importantly, this will also secure and create jobs across Germany as well as contribute to Europe’s security and resilience.”
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Persons on photo „JV_Wingopter_TAF_Press_1“ (from left to right): Volodymyr Zinovskyi/CEO TAF Industries, Andrij Sybiha/Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky/President of Ukraine, Boris Pistorius/German Federal Minister of Defence, Tom Plümmer/Co-Founder & CEO Wingcopter
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About Wingcopter:
Wingcopter is a German drone technology company that develops, manufactures, sells and operates all-electric uncrewed aircraft systems. Its portfolio consists of UAS for the logistics of urgently needed goods, remote sensing through high-end sensor systems as well as security and defence solutions in its newly established unit called Wingcopter Security & Defence (WSD).
Wingcopter’s flagship product, Wingcopter 198, can take off and land vertically like a multicopter, while flying long distances as efficiently and quickly as a fixed-wing aircraft, even in harsh weather conditions. The 150-strong team builds certifiable drone technology for scalable, sustainable and safe operations using patented tilt-rotor mechanism and proprietary software algorithms for seamless transition between two flight modes. Wingcopter has raised more than 120 million EUR in financing from leading European and international investors.
Further information: www.wingcopter.com, on LinkedIn and Instagram
About TAF Industries:
TAF Industries is a leading Ukrainian defence technology company that develops and manufactures scalable, combat-proven military solutions.
The company currently manufactures more than 30 defense products, most of which are certified by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Its product portfolio includes FPV drones and reconnaissance UAVs, electronic warfare systems, remote control solutions, and AI-enabled battlefield technologies. FPV drone production alone reaches up to 80,000 units per month.
TAF Industries operates a vertically integrated model, combining an in-house R&D center, a distributed network of production facilities, and a highly specialized engineering team.
Further information: https://taf-ua.com/en/ and on LinkedIn
