Ukraine, partners should increase arms production – Austin

The defense chief spoke as he was launching the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

U.S. National Armaments Directors are working closely with the capability coalitions to cover the needs and expedite deliveries, the t defense official said, adding that the Ukrainian defense industrial base should be strengthened, as is that of Ukraine’s partners.

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This is already the 24th meeting in the Ramstein format. Defense ministers and senior military officials from nearly 50 countries are discussing continued aid to Ukraine and its coordination by the international community.

As reported, President Vodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is for the first time personally attending the meeting. According to the German government report, he will also meet with German Chancellor af Schz in Frankfurt am Main in the afternoon.