Proud moment for the Chamber: TRL DRONES at UMEX
A key highlight for the CzechUkrainianChamber at UMEX & SimTEX 2026 (20–22 January, Abu Dhabi) was the presence of TRL DRONES — a Chamber company — which was invited to exhibit its cutting-edge developments at one of the world’s largest events for unmanned and autonomous systems.
This year’s UMEX was impressive in both scale and intensity:
During the visit, Markus Ciupek, Vice President of the CzechUkrainianChamber, met with Jiří Janoušek at the TRL DRONES stand to discuss the company’s latest solutions and the fast-evolving requirements of modern unmanned operations. TRL DRONES presented technology focused on real operational needs — including cybersecurity, encrypted communication, high autonomy, and performance in demanding conditions.
Relevance for Ukraine
The discussions at UMEX underlined an important reality: Ukraine is becoming a reference market for modern DefenceTech, where speed of iteration, resilience, and proven performance matter. Many of the capabilities presented by TRL DRONES strongly reflect current needs — particularly where secure communication, autonomy, and counter-UAS solutions can make a tangible difference.
Ukraine’s presence at UMEX was also highly visible, with a strong consolidated pavilion and more than 20 Ukrainian companies showcasing battlefield-driven innovation, rapid iteration cycles, and real operational solutions.
One honest note: the organisers did not fully consider the war context, placing the Ukrainian pavilion right next to one of the biggest Russian drone producers, which felt tone-deaf in today’s reality.
CzechUkrainianChamber’s mission — the right platform for Czech defence companies
The CzechUkrainianChamber continues to support Czech and Ukrainian companies by creating visibility, building partnerships, and connecting innovation with real market demand. TRL DRONES’ participation at UMEX & SimTEX 2026 is a strong example of how Czech engineering and R&D can be showcased internationally — and how Chamber companies can contribute to the technologies that matter most today.
At the same time, this is a clear message to the Czech defence industry: the CzechUkrainianChamber is the right platform to enter the Ukrainian market. We have the needed network across Ukraine’s institutions, regions, clusters, and business community — and we know how to help companies move fast, find the right partners, and succeed.
Interested in cooperation with TRL DRONES or in Chamber membership?
If you would like to connect with TRL DRONES, explore cooperation opportunities, or learn how the CzechUkrainianChamber can support your market entry and partnerships in Ukraine, please contact us — we will connect you with the right people and next steps.
"Proud moment for the Chamber: TRL DRONES at UMEX"
