Boeing and Antonov sign defense collaboration agreement

Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov Company signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough Airshow to explore potential collaborative projects in the defense sector. The studies focus on the possibility of Antonov joining the training, logistical support, and overhaul for the ScanEagle, a small surveillance and reconnaissance UAV built by Boeing subsidiary Insitu.

“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Antonov CEO Ievhen Gavrylov. “This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions, in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”

Antonov is best known for manufacturing large airliners and cargo aircraft, including the An-225 Mriya, which was the world’s largest aircraft until its destruction in 2022 during the initial stages of the current war in Ukraine. Boeing has previously assisted Antonov by supplying parts that became unavailable following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.