Zelenskiy Pursues Drone Pacts and Air Defense at NATO Summit

The summit serves as a decisive theater for Ukraine to bridge gaps in its current air defense capacity. By prioritizing direct agreements on drone manufacturing and hardware supply, Zelenskiy is moving to bypass traditional procurement delays. The focus remains on transitioning from reliance on foreign stockpiles to localized production capabilities, a shift that officials view as essential for long-term sustainability. These diplomatic efforts are expected to yield tangible results in the form of updated security pacts before the delegation departs Ankara.