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Fedorov, Yelizarov and Smetanin founded Mission Defense Partners

11 November 2026 16:57by Николаева Людмила

Establishment of a new defence enterprise

Mykhailo Fedorov and Pavlo Yelizarov initiated the launch of Mission Defense Partners (MDP). The main profile of the new structure will be the production of unmanned aerial vehicles for defence needs.

Involvement of a third partner

According to our information, the third partner of the company is Herman Smetanin. He is known as the former head of “UkrOboronprom” and former Minister of Strategic Industries.

Legal registration

In October, Herman Smetanin registered the company under the name “MISHN DEFENSE”.

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Fedorov, Yelizarov and Smetanin founded Mission Defense Partners

Establishment of a new defence enterprise

Involvement of a third partner

Legal registration

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