Ukrainian, French defense firms to receive $23 million in grants under Brave France initiative (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukrainian and French defense companies will receive $23 million in grants under the Brave France initiative to develop advanced military technologies, with funding split equally between the two nations.

• Ukrainian and French defense firms to receive 20 million euros in grants for developing missiles, unmanned systems, and counter-air technologies
• Brave France initiative funded equally by Ukraine and France with 10 million euros each and single grants up to 1 million euros
• First grant applications expected in September 2026 under the program aimed at advancing defense technologies through collaboration