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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of rapid defense acquisitions while highlighting Ukraine's innovative defense industry, which produces 60% of its military weapons domestically and excels in long-range strike drones.

These drones, with daily launches exceeding 100 and costs ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, have significantly impacted Russian oil refining, prompting Ukraine to propose a partnership with the U.S. for arms exchange and technology integration. Additionally, Denmark has begun joint drone production with Ukraine, further encouraging U.S. involvement.