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07. April 2026

The European Counter-Drone Landscape Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, the need for effective counter-drone systems has never been more pressing. General Cherry, a Ukrainian company with a reputation for building some of the world’s most advanced interceptor drones, has just signed a memorandum of cooperation with Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa to jointly develop and manufacture these critical systems on European soil.
[a href=“https://dronexl.co/2026/03/01/mydefence-counter-drone-oklahoma-city/” target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow”>MyDefence Opens Counter-Drone Factory in Oklahoma City will likely be the first to start mass-producing these systems. Ukraine has already sent its own interceptor drones, including the General Cherry’s flagship export product, the Bullet, to various military units in Ukraine and NATO countries.
A Ukrainian drone factory opened in the UK last year, marking a significant step forward for Ukraine’s defense industry. The partnership between General Cherry and Orqa will be closely watched by other European countries looking to develop their own counter-drone capabilities.
For its part, Orqa already has the infrastructure to produce at scale. a href=“https://aiwirenews.com/posts/general-cherry-forms-groundbreaking-partnership-with-orqa-711ada/” target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer nofollow”>General Cherry partnering with Orqa FPV is the latest example of how these two companies are working together to develop and manufacture counter-drone systems. By pairing Ukraine’s expertise with Europe’s production capacity, General Cherry and Orqa are creating a system that is both secure and cost-effective.
The partnership between General Cherry and Orqa marks a significant turning point for the European counter-drone market. By working together to develop and manufacture counter-drone systems, they are creating a system that is both secure and cost-effective. This partnership has significant implications for the region’s defense industry, offering a range of benefits from reduced production costs to increased security standards.
The General Cherry and Orqa partnership offers a glimpse into this future. By working together to develop and manufacture counter-drone systems, they are creating a system that is both secure and cost-effective. This partnership has significant implications for the region’s defense industry, offering a range of benefits from reduced production costs to increased security standards.
Volatus Signs MoU with Sentinel to Advance Canadian Interceptor UAV is another example of how Ukrainian defense companies are building a permanent industrial presence in allied countries. By working together to develop and manufacture counter-drone systems, General Cherry and Orqa are creating a system that is both secure and cost-effective.
The broader trend here is one that will have significant implications for the global defense industry: Ukrainian defense companies are no longer just suppliers to their own military. They are building a permanent industrial presence in allied countries, and they are doing it fast. The map of Ukrainian drone production is spreading west, with co-development agreements and licensed manufacturing deals replacing the earlier model of direct export.
Ukraine hits China-free drone milestone — But mass production at that standard is years away marks a significant step forward for Ukraine’s defense industry. The partnership between General Cherry and Orqa will be closely watched by other European countries looking to develop their own counter-drone capabilities.
The future of this partnership remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it’s going to be an exciting ride. As more companies like General Cherry and Orqa begin to expand their reach into European markets, we can expect to see a significant increase in co-development agreements and licensed manufacturing deals.