General Cherry and Wilcox Industries Drone Manufacturing Joint Venture

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Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry and American corporation Wilcox Industries have announced a joint venture to manufacture FPV drones and interceptors in the United States. The partnership aims to leverage Ukrainian combat experience and technological expertise alongside American scientific and technical resources to produce advanced drones primarily for the U.S. market and Pentagon orders, with plans to supply other countries as well. The project includes localizing component production in the U.S. to comply with legal and security requirements and aims for certification under Blue UAS standards for official use by U.S. government agencies.