The United States has agreed to give Ukraine $800 million in military aid to manufacture long-range drones for use against Russian troops. This move signifies a change in U.S. policy aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to fight the war with its own weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated that this is just the first disbursement for Kyiv's weapons production and long-range capabilities. The decision to support long-range drone production in Ukraine may be a consolation prize for Mr. Zelensky, who has failed to convince Western partners to lift restrictions on using their long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia. Drones have been crucial for Ukraine's long-range capabilities, especially while waiting for the West to approve long-range missiles.