U.S. seeking transfer of intellectual property rights in drone deal, Kyiv says

U.S. seeking transfer of intellectual property rights in drone deal, Kyiv says Through a combination of new technology and tactics, Kyiv's forces have been able to strike deep into Russian territory, to slow and in some cases even reverse battlefield gains by Moscow's bigger army and inflict significant damage on oil facilities that help finance the Kremlin's war machine. Kyiv has said that the U.S. is seeking the transfer of technology and access to intellectual property rights from Ukraine as part of a drone deal that is awaiting approval at the highest political level, a person familiar with the matter has said. The U.S. Department of Defense has asked to test a range of Ukrainian defense products, including drones and electronic warfare systems, as Washington is considering their potential purchase for military use, the official said. The agreement has not been finalized, the person added, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Growing interest from the U.S. shows how the world's largest military is looking to tap into the drone expertise Ukraine has acquired over four years fighting against the Russian invasion.