While Washington’s permanent political class was busy debating pronouns and pushing DEI rot into our military, Ukraine was fighting a real war—and learning how to win it. Now, in 2025, President Trump is taking the lessons learned on those Eastern European battlefields and turning them into an opportunity to restore America’s military edge.
According to recent reports, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are discussing what Zelenskyy calls a “mega deal”—a bold, strategic partnership that would bring Ukraine’s battle-tested drone technology and tactics to the United States. In exchange, Ukraine would receive the American firepower it needs to continue defending its territory from Russian aggression.
Let’s be clear: This isn’t some globalist arms deal. This is a tactical alliance grounded in American interests and military necessity.
Earlier this year, Trump signed a pivotal executive order calling for “American Drone Dominance.” Why? Because under years of failed leadership before Trump’s return to office, the U.S. fell dangerously behind China and Russia in drone warfare. As Trent Emeneker of the Defense Innovation Unit bluntly put it: “If we had to go to war tomorrow, do we have what we need? No.” That’s not just a warning—it’s a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy, whose country has been fighting for its survival since 2022, told the New York Post, “The people of America need this technology… we will be ready to share this experience.” And he’s absolutely right. Ukraine didn’t just adapt to drone warfare—they mastered it. They’ve used drones not only to slow down larger Russian forces but to strike deep into Russian territory, proving that innovation and grit can outmatch brute force.
Unlike the bloated Pentagon bureaucracy that’s been paralyzed by its own red tape, Ukraine’s drone innovations were born out of necessity and tested under fire. As Chris Bonzagni, a drone industry expert, put it, in Ukraine “the companies delivering tech to the war fighters are with them all the time, observing firsthand what is working and what is not.” That kind of real-time feedback loop is exactly what America needs to break out of its defense-industrial complacency.
Lt. Col. Scott Smith of the 11th Airborne Division confirmed what many insiders already know: U.S. drone startups have potential, but right now, “their equipment just doesn’t have the desired effect against the latest technology.” Translation: we’re not ready. And that’s unacceptable in a world where warfare is evolving faster than our defense procurement system can handle.
Trump’s push for drone dominance is about more than just catching up—it’s about leading again. And this proposed deal with Ukraine is the kind of smart, America-first policy that puts the U.S. military back on top. It’s a win-win: we gain immediate access to proven drone combat strategies and hardware, and Ukraine gets the support it needs to defend itself without endless handouts.
Let’s not forget what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently admitted: “While our adversaries have produced millions of cheap drones, we were mired in bureaucratic red tape.” That’s the legacy of the old guard—a military apparatus more concerned with climate change briefings and equity training than preparing to win wars.
The Trump Doctrine is different. It’s rooted in strength, speed, and strategic advantage. By cutting through the nonsense and working with real-world allies like Ukraine, we don’t just buy equipment—we acquire the experience and tactics that have been tested in the crucible of war.
This isn’t about nation-building. It’s about nation-securing.
And while the Biden-era Pentagon sat on its hands, President Trump is doing what he always does: identifying the problem, finding the winners, and cutting deals that make America stronger. That’s the leadership we elected, and it’s the leadership we need.
The left will scream about “militarism” or “foreign entanglements,” but they miss the point. This isn’t about ideology—it’s about survival. China and Russia aren’t waiting. Neither should we.
America needs to win the next war before it starts. And thanks to President Trump, we’re finally back on the path to doing just that.
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