Settimana dopo l’incursione aerea russa, la Polonia e l’Ucraina concordano di formare task force congiunta di droni | La nuova task force ucraina-politica fungerà da piattaforma per lo sviluppo di iniziative congiunte e si concentrerà sui programmi di formazione.

From the article: Ukraine and Poland have agreed to create a new joint task force for unmanned systems, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sept. 18, according to Interfax.

Shmyhal made the announcement at a press conference with Polish counterpart Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, who is visiting Kyiv together with Polish defense officials.

The delegation’s visit comes after 21 Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace in an unprecedented incursion overnight on Sept. 10, marking the first time a NATO member downed Moscow’s military assets over its territory.

The new Ukrainian-Polish group will serve as a platform for developing joint initiatives and focus on training programs, Shmyhal said.

“We will integrate the latest protection technologies and launch new projects aimed at strengthening the protection of our people and our critical infrastructure,” the minister commented.

Kosiniak-Kamysz also confirmed hat Ukraine’s and Poland’s defense ministries were planning to sign a cooperation agreement focused in part on enhancing drone operation capabilities, RMF 24 reported.

“The talks will focus on the development of joint industry initiatives. I think that Poles are eagerly awaiting this, after the enormous effort we have made to help the population,” the Polish minister added.

Kosiniak-Kamysz also named improving the skills of Polish troops based on Ukraine’s combat experience as another priority.

Poland’s Defense Ministry said its delegation is visiting Kyiv to discuss defense cooperation, support for Ukraine, and address the security situation amid Russian aggression.

As part of the visit, Shmyhal and Kosiniak-Kamysz paid tribute to soldiers killed in the war at Kyiv’s Wall of Remembrance.