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Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief

Ukraine's former defense chief is seeking to advise Italy's defense chief after being fired by Kyiv.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 01:07 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 01:07 UTC

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He is also seeking investment for a defense tech fund in the United States. He is also seeking to advise France's defense chief. Fedorov is also launching a firm with Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp.

Fedorov has also offered to help the United States build a “drone army” in exchange for Patriot interceptors. He is also seeking to advise France's defense chief. He is also launching a firm with Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp.

Fedorov has also offered to help the United States build a “drone army” in exchange for Patriot interceptors. Fedorov's efforts to advise multiple countries' defense chiefs and launch a firm with Palantir's CEO suggest a shift in his focus from Ukraine to international defense advisory roles. However, the specifics of his advisory roles and the outcomes of his efforts to secure investment for a defense tech fund in the United States are not yet clear.

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Who is Mykhailo Fedorov?

Mykhailo Fedorov is the former defense chief of Ukraine.

What is Fedorov seeking to do?

Fedorov is seeking to advise Italy's defense chief, France's defense chief, and is seeking investment for a defense tech fund in the United States.

What is the status of Fedorov's advisory roles?

The specifics of Fedorov's advisory roles and the outcomes of his efforts to secure investment for a defense tech fund in the United States are not yet clear.

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Mykhailo Fedorov Ukraine Italy Defense Palantir Drone Army

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