“President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies of Ukraine to increase investments in the joint production of weapons. “Our defense production potential exceeds $ 44 billion. It is almost 1000 military equipment – from artillery to modern drones. But about 40 percent of this potential does not have proper funding. This is a problem, ”he said during a speech at the plenary session of the Defense Industrial Forum at the NATO summit. For example, according to him, Ukraine can produce more than 8 million drones of different types every year, but funding allows to produce much less. “At the same time, Russia uses not only its oil income but also the resources of North Korea and Iran, as well as Russia’s corruption in other countries. Therefore, our single solidarity is the best response to Russia’s military network, ”Zelensky said. Read also: Polish presidency: EU countries have agreed to create a SAFE defense fund for 150 billion euros he stressed that Ukraine is open to various forms of cooperation in the defense sector, including exchange of experience and achievements with those who help the most. “We need to be leaders in the drone-shock drones and drones-interceptors-and continue to move with the production of traditional weapons. Given the lessons we received from this war. Please increase the funding for the joint production of weapons. All the weapons we produce will become part of a new, more powerful European defense and security system, ”the President of Ukraine added. The NATO Summit should be held in the Hague on June 24-25.”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
“Our defense production potential exceeds $ 35 billion. It is almost 1000 military equipment – from artillery to modern drones. But about 40 percent of this potential does not have proper funding. This is a problem, ”he said during a speech at the plenary session of the Defense Industrial Forum at the NATO summit.
For example, according to him, Ukraine can produce more than 8 million drones of different types every year, but funding allows to produce much less.
“At the same time, Russia uses not only its oil income but also the resources of North Korea and Iran, as well as Russia’s corruption in other countries. Therefore, our single solidarity is the best response to Russia’s military network, ”Zelensky said.
Also read: Polish presidency: EU countries have agreed to create a SAFE defense fund for 150 billion euros
“We need to be leaders in the drone-shock drones and drones-interceptors-and continue to move with the production of traditional weapons. Given the lessons we received from this war. Please increase the funding for the joint production of weapons. All the weapons we produce will become part of a new, more powerful European defense and security system, ”the President of Ukraine added.
The NATO Summit should be held in the Hague on June 24-25.