BUILD WITH UKRAINE: Ukraine starts production of weapons abroad - Zelensky
"We will provide appropriate technologies and will produce weapons in their countries for us and for them: drones of various types, missiles and possibly artillery," the head of state in social networks said on June 21. All weapons produced will be aimed at the needs of Ukraine's defense forces. Zelensky noted that in 2025 Ukraine had already reserved $ 43 billion for the needs of its own defense-industrial complex. He also suggested that each partner state allocates 0.
25% of its GDP in support of the Ukrainian defense industry next year. As for production locations, it is a question of European countries such as Denmark, Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom and Lithuania. At the same time, private weapons manufacturers are involved in the negotiation process. It should be noted that Zelensky's statement was made against the background of a decision made in the 28th meeting in Ramstein format, about the beginning of joint production of Ukrainian weapons abroad.
The principle is as follows: everything produced on European sites with Ukrainian technologies will be used solely for the needs of the Armed Forces before the end of the war. Allies are ready not only to finance such production, but also to provide additional investments. As part of the initiative, the production of drones, missiles, ammunition, radio electronic wrestling and other weapons.
The first joint projects have already been announced: in addition, Ukraine is already negotiating with Germany on the creation of joint industries on the basis of Ukrainian developments. In parallel, Kyiv suggested that France establish the issue of air defense systems, which will also be mutually beneficial. We will remind, in the publication of "defense" journalists considered the question of why Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of shells despite the stated growth of its own production.