“The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is considering the possibility of purchasing air defense systems with the proceeds from Russian frozen assets.”, — write: www.unian.ua
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is considering the possibility of purchasing air defense systems with the proceeds from Russian frozen assets.
Ukraine is thinking about buying Italian air defense systems / UNIAN collage, photo Wikipedia, UNIANUkraine has discussed with Italy the possibility of using revenues from frozen Russian assets for the purchase of Italian-made air defense systems (Spada, SAMP/T), Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Klochko said.He held talks with the delegation of the Defense Industry Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Italy, according to the website of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The issue of purchasing ammunition for these systems for the same funds was also raised.
“We are interested, among other things, in ammunition of various calibers and anti-aircraft defense systems. However, one should understand the cost and terms during which they can be delivered to the Defense Forces of Ukraine,” Klochko noted.
In addition, Klochko, representatives of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Strategy and Industry were able to “get acquainted with the products of Italian defense companies.”
Other news about air defense systems for UkraineEarlier, UNIAN reported that the Ministry of Defense has already ordered thousands of projectiles for Gepard air defense systems from Rheinmetall. It is about 180,000 HEI-T ammunition – high-explosive high-explosive with a tracer element. The exact cost is not disclosed.
In addition, Volodymyr Zelensky called on the US to license the production of air defense systems and missiles in Ukraine. “We have been negotiating with the US regarding the licensing of the production of air defense systems and missiles in Ukraine, and this can become a significant part of our security guarantees – and it is quite possible,” he emphasized.
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