STORY: France's defense ministry has approached Renault to help manufacture drones.
The automaker made the announcement Sunday (June 8), just days after the ministry floated the idea French companies could help with production in Ukraine.
Renault said discussions have taken place, but no decision has been taken at this stage.
It added it was waiting for further details on the project.
French news website Franceinfo reported over the weekend the carmaker was expected to produce drones in Ukraine.
The ministry told Reuters it was up to the carmaker, without naming it, to say whether it would participate.
Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said last week France would set up a partnership between a major French carmaker and a small defense firm, though he didn't name any companies.
The aim is to equip production lines in Ukraine for building drones.
Drones have played a major role in Ukraine's defense since Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago.
They have provided surveillance and strike capabilities that have shaped battlefield tactics against Russian forces.
