Editorial: The New York Times

• Ukraine has a rich history of technological innovation, starting in the Soviet era and continuing today in successful tech companies and on the battlefield.
• Ukraine's tech skills are being brought to bear in the current war against Russia, with volunteer armies transforming off-the-shelf technology into effective weaponry.
• Ukraine has proven a crucial player in drone production, having secretly assembled about two million drones last year.
• Ukraine’s hard-won expertise at making and fighting drones is already prompting European countries to consider buying from Ukraine.
• Partnership with Ukraine's defense sector could be beneficial to NATO allies, as drones can be made in Ukraine more cheaply than almost anywhere else.

Conclusion: Keeping Ukraine’s innovative spirit active and on our side is of utmost importance for any lasting peace effort with Russia, and for the security of Europe and the United States. Despite the challenges, Ukraine is an indispensable ally in the struggle to keep up with emerging technologies in warfare.

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