General Cherry and ORQA to build UAV components plant in Ukraine
Ukrainian company General Cherry and Croatian UAV and equipment manufacturer Orqa have signed a memorandum of cooperation providing for the creation of a drone components manufacturing facility in Ukraine.
Source: General Cherry to Oboronka
Details: As part of the partnership, the parties plan to build an underground plant for the production of UAV components and equipment under the Build in Ukraine programme.
It is also reported that joint serial production will be launched in Croatia, where cutting-edge technologies in the drone industry will be developed.
The company says the key goal of this cooperation is to fully localise the production of components in Ukraine and reduce dependence on foreign supplies.
"Our goal is common and clear: to build a new architecture of European and global security together. Our unique Ukrainian experience, combined with Orqa's technological expertise, is an ideal match. We are ready to change the game," said Yaroslav Hryshyn, co-founder of General Cherry.
Chief Executive Officer of Orqa Srdjan Kovacevic also noted that the partnership with the Ukrainian side combines Ukraine's combat experience with the company's technological expertise and has significant potential to strengthen the security of NATO countries.
It is stated that work on establishing joint production has already begun. The first products of General Cherry/Orqa production are expected in the near future.
According to the press release, Orqa works with more than 50 countries, including 24 NATO member states, and manufactures products without Chinese components.
General Cherry is one of the largest UAV manufacturers in Ukraine and participates in the Army of Drones programme.
Background:
- General Cherry announced a strategic partnership with Wilcox Industries, under which a joint venture will be created to produce FPV drones and interceptor drones.
- In 2025, it was reported that as many as 25 foreign companies, including major global defence companies, are at various stages of localising the manufacture of their products in Ukraine.
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