Ukrainian companies “General Chereshnya” and UDD Tech Corp reached the final of the Pentagon’s defense program.

Ukrainian companies “General Chereshnia” and UDD Tech Corp have advanced to the second stage of the American Drone Dominance Program.

The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) by the Pentagon is aimed at accelerated procurement of low-cost small strike drones and the development of drone swarm technology. Participation in it opens new opportunities for both Ukrainian companies, which were selected during the qualification stage in the USA. Out of 49 participants, 19 companies passed to the next round at the American Camp Grayling test site in Michigan. The official admission was granted based on a technical selection during which Ukrainians demonstrated the effectiveness of their systems both day and night.

At General Chereshnia, it was noted that their drones performed tasks in two categories: long-range strikes and tactical assaults in confined spaces. This Ukrainian Defense Tech company is already known as the first in Ukraine to receive AQAP 2110 certification, which is the NATO quality standard for defense manufacturers. It specializes in the production of FPV-drones and interceptor drones.

The company F-Drones, represented by UDD Tech Corp, develops software and electronics for drones. They have already distinguished themselves with their F7, F10 models and LITAVR interceptors. Additionally, F-Drones, through its American representative Ukrainian Defense Drones (UDD), is opening a factory in the USA, investing $18.4 million and creating at least 300 new jobs in Holland, Ohio.

The next stage of the program, known as Gauntlet II, will take place in August 2026 at Fort Carson, Colorado. During this, drones will be tested and evaluated by the military. After completing this stage, organizers plan to sign contracts for the supply of up to 60,000 drones with those companies that show the best results.