Today, Ukraine and the United States are shaping a new model of technological partnership, built on robotics, autonomous systems, engineering expertise, and next-generation manufacturing. In this process, Futurology plays a practical role in creating a technology bridge between the two countries — through establishing a local presence in the U.S., integrating Ukrainian companies into global markets, and opening new opportunities for collaboration across the Atlantic.
These themes were central to the Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition 2026, held June 8–10 in Las Vegas. The conference serves as a key platform in the U.S. where technology industry leaders, investors, manufacturers, and experts discuss the development of new technologies, autonomous systems, robotics, and the industrial base of the future.
At the conference, Valerii Iakovenko, co-founder of Futurology/DroneUA, participated in the panel discussion “Investing in New Technology and the Defense Industrial Base.” Together with Mykola Kolomiiets, board member of United Tech Assets; Illia Ponomariov, U2D2 representative; and Myroslav Popovych, senior international relations manager at UCDI, Valerii Iakovenko outlined mechanisms for investing in high-tech industries, localizing production, developing engineering capabilities, and the role of international cooperation in accelerating the deployment of robotic and autonomous systems. Special attention was given to how countries and companies can form new technology value chains, combining manufacturing, engineering, and capital around shared development goals.
Valerii Iakovenko emphasized Ukraine’s position not merely as a source of individual technological solutions, but as a partner that has built a robust ecosystem of companies in robotics, unmanned technologies, and automation:
“Today, Ukraine is not just a source of technology. It is a developed ecosystem of robotics and autonomous systems companies that is becoming a full-fledged partner in the global technology economy. We are talking about an asset whose potential is measured in trillions of dollars of future economic value. Ukrainian companies are ready to invest in international development, open new markets, create local partnerships, launch engineering centers, and localize component production. This is why technological cooperation between Ukraine and the U.S. is not a matter of possibility — it is a natural stage in the development of our markets.”
The ability to combine engineering expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and speed of technology deployment forms a competitive advantage for Ukrainian companies internationally. This creates conditions for new formats of collaboration between Ukrainian developers, U.S. manufacturers, and global investors interested in next-generation technologies.
Significantly, many of these initiatives are already being implemented. As a company active in the U.S. market, Futurology has been steadily building the infrastructure to integrate Ukrainian technology companies into international markets. This includes developing local presence, forming partnership networks, supporting engineering and manufacturing projects, and creating an environment where Ukrainian technologies can scale globally.
One tangible outcome is the creation of platforms enabling systematic interaction between Ukrainian technology companies and the U.S. market. By organizing Ukrainian Pavilions at CES, Commercial UAV Expo, and other international events, hosting industry side-events at SelectUSA and XPONENTIAL, and fostering local partnerships and infrastructure, Futurology facilitates the integration of Ukrainian expertise into global manufacturing and technology ecosystems.
Discussions at Future Force Capabilities 2026 reaffirmed that the next stage of robotics development will be defined not by individual technologies, but by the ability to combine engineering, manufacturing, investment, and international partnership into cohesive ecosystems. For Ukraine and the U.S., cooperation in robotics, autonomous systems, and high-tech manufacturing is gradually moving from isolated projects to long-term joint opportunities. This approach increasingly shapes the future of global technological development, where competitiveness is driven not by individual companies or countries, but by the capacity to unite expertise, investment, and manufacturing around shared goals.
Futurology thanks the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), as well as the Armaments Division, Integrated Precision Warfare Division, Robotics Division, and Munitions Technology Division, for creating an environment where technology industry representatives, investors, manufacturers, and engineers can collectively shape the future of robotics and high-tech manufacturing. Special thanks to Anatoliy Pinchuk for facilitating participation in Future Force Capabilities 2026 and enabling engagement in professional dialogue on technology ecosystems and international partnership. Open exchange of ideas remains a key factor in creating new opportunities for collaboration between Ukraine and the United States.
