Ukraine is pushing for a “mega-deal” with the United States worth about US$90 billion in arms purchases, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced, as Kyiv seeks to cement long-term security guarantees and bolster its military readiness in the face of ongoing conflict with Russia.
During his recent visit to the U.S., which included meetings tied to the United Nations General Assembly, Zelenskyy shared with President Donald Trump a detailed “vision” of the package of U.S. weapons Ukraine would like to purchase. The proposed deal, referred to in official remarks as the “Mega Deal,” is part of Ukraine’s strategy to secure a powerful guarantee of support, linking its own defense capabilities with sustained U.S. backing.
In parallel, Ukraine is also negotiating what Zelenskyy terms a “Drone Deal,” under which the United States would purchase Ukrainian-made drones. According to Zelenskyy, technical working groups have already begun planning this arrangement.
The $90 billion weapons request spans a broad list of systems—but Zelenskyy has emphasized that air defense, missile systems, and other critical equipment figure heavily in it. Additionally, the proposal envisions a partnership model with U.S. suppliers, possibly involving co-production or joint development, especially in drone manufacturing.
Zelenskyy has also revealed steps already taken: Israel has supplied Ukraine with one U.S.-made Patriot missile defense system, and more such systems are expected to arrive in the fall. He says negotiations are active, with Ukrainian officials due to travel to Washington soon to finalize elements of the Mega Deal.
This initiative comes amid renewed urgency as Ukraine faces intensified Russian missile and drone attacks, and seeks to shore up its deterrence and defense posture. Zelenskyy argues that without large-scale, long-term supply of advanced weaponry, Ukraine’s ability to hold ground and to prepare for post-war security architecture remains vulnerable.
