Kateryna Mykhalko
Director-General, Tech Force in Ukraine Association (UA)Talks at Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025
Kateryna Mykhalko serves as the Director-General at Tech Force in UA, a coalition shaping the future of security and defense. She specializes in procuring weapons and military equipment, state regulation of the defense sector, and public administration. With extensive expertise in developing and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Kateryna also excels in Government Relations (GR).
Before her current role at TFUA, Kateryna was responsible for GR at one of Ukraine's leading UAV manufacturers, known for its innovative products. She is also the co-founder of NGO 'Zminotvortsi' (Change-makers), a nationwide educational initiative for students aged 14 and older. This program features successful professionals explaining various fields in today's world.
Previously, Kateryna worked in the GR team of the state-owned company Prozorro.Sale, an online auction platform that enhances transparency in the sale of state, local, and private assets. Tech Force in UA is a coalition of over 60 leading defense tech manufacturers, supplying the military with reconnaissance and strike UAVs, FPV drones, ground and maritime drones, electronic warfare systems, ammunition, optics, radios, and electronics. Since 2014, Tech Force in UA member companies have bolstered Ukraine’s army with cutting-edge robotic systems and software solutions. Their collective expertise spans equipping all branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other security agencies.
Every day, tens of thousands of their weapons contribute to bringing Ukraine closer to victory. Through her expertise, Kateryna works on strengthening Ukraine’s defense industry and integrating private enterprises into the modern national security framework. Through her expertise, Kateryna contributes to strengthening Ukraine’s defense industry and integrating private enterprises into the modern national security framework.
Tech Force in UA is a coalition of over 50 leading weaponry manufacturers, supplying the military with reconnaissance and strike UAVs, FPV drones, ground and maritime drones, electronic warfare systems, ammunition, optics, radios, and electronics. Since 2014, Tech Force in UA member companies have bolstered Ukraine’s army with cutting-edge robotic systems and software solutions. Their collective expertise spans equipping all branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other security agencies. Every day, tens of thousands of their weapons contribute to bringing Ukraine closer to victory.