Ukraine awaiting Germany's decision on participation in ZBROYARI project

Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin discussed further coeration in the defense industry with Christian Freuding, who leads the special staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense, and representatives of the German Embassy.

The minister said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

“At the meeting, we discussed in more detail the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry, which have grown significantly in 2024. Next year, the capabilities will reach $30 billion, which is three times the capacity of the state budget. Therefore, we also discussed the possibility of Germany's invvement in the ZBROYARI: Manufacturing Freedom project. We are waiting for the final decision on this matter,” he posted.

Smetanin highlighted Germany's re as a leading partner in defense industrial coeration. Rheinmetall, FFG, and KMW (KNDS Deutschland) have established three joint ventures with Ukrainian companies. A number of other companies are represented at the level of offices and other forms of representation.

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As reported, Ukraine is close to establishing three more new joint ventures with Eurean arms manufacturers; five joint ventures have already been created.

Photo: Herman Smetanin/Telegram

Source: ukrinform.net

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