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# Tekever formalises Ukrainian branch with Kyiv's industries ministry
- URL: https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/news/2025-04-07-tekever-ukraine-branch/
- Published: 2025-04-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T04:00:51.000Z
- Description: Portuguese drone maker Tekever formalised a new branch in Ukraine, under a partnership with Ukraine's Ministry of Strategic Industries. The branch covers maintenance, engineering support, research and training for its AR3 and AR5 drones.
- Author: Reidar Balstad
- Tags: Industry, investment and R&D, Defence and space, #news, #reported, #ai-drafted

Reported AI-drafted [Defence Industry Europe, 8 April 2025](https://defence-industry.eu/tekever-opens-ukrainian-branch-to-support-defence-operations-and-technology-development/?ref=sovereigntymonitor.eu)

**What it does not test.** No investment figure, headcount or a signed drone parts production contract is disclosed.

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