“The head of the defense department announced this on his Facebook page. “This is a new stage in our relations with the European Union in the sphere of…”, — write on: armyinform.com.ua
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Defense Minister Rustem Umerov together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen opened the EU Defense Innovation Office today. The head of the defense department announced this on his Facebook page.
“This is a new stage in our relations with the European Union in the field of defense technologies,” Rustem Umyerov emphasized.
The main focus of this cooperation is joint efforts to strengthen defense capabilities. Special attention is paid to joint developments in the field of IT and weapons production, which will be decisive for defeating Russian aggression.
Strengthening the technological capabilities of Ukraine, the IT coalition has already attracted more than 70 million euros from 13 participating countries, creating a secure IT infrastructure for the Defense Forces.
“Our drone coalition, which includes 16 participating countries, has provided more than 500 million euros in funding and transferred thousands of drones to Ukraine,” Rustem Umyerov said.
The minister emphasized that over the past 2.5 years, Ukraine has rapidly become a world leader in drone technology. Today, more than 500 Ukrainian drone manufacturers and thousands of developers create advanced solutions for combat operations.
With an annual production capacity of up to 3 million drones, Ukraine has established itself as a true defense and technical center.
“Our country has huge potential in defense technologies, and I urge European partners to invest in Ukrainian manufacturers. Together, we can significantly strengthen the defense capability not only of Ukraine, but also of the whole of Europe. Our main goals are the restoration of peace and stability on the continent, as well as ensuring the future of Ukraine as a full member of the EU,” the Minister of Defense emphasized.
