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A joint venture has been formed to manufacture the Ukrainian Bars jet-powered strike drone in Europe, with deliveries to Ukrainian forces expected to begin in October. The move reflects Ukraine's efforts to expand and diversify its domestic drone production capacity by partnering with European manufacturers. The Bars is a jet-propelled strike drone intended to bolster Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities against Russian targets. Producing the system in Europe is aimed at increasing output and resilience of Ukraine's drone supply chain amid the ongoing war.