Umerov discusses joint production of ammunition with KNDS leadership

Umerov said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

“At the Munich Security Conference, we are working on the develment of Ukraine’s defense industry. I held a meeting with the leadership of KNDS France and KNDS Deutschland, one of Eure’s largest defense hdings,” Umerov noted.

He said the parties discussed the maintenance of equipment provided to Ukraine by its partners, as well as the supply of new weapon systems, including self-prelled artillery systems.

Umerov stressed that Ukraine is en to localizing repairs and defense production.

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The parties also considered the prospects of joint production of 155mm ammunition and discussed with KNDS Deutschland plans to enhance capabilities for the repair and modernization of air defense and missile defense systems.

The special focus was placed on the develment of UAV systems and the integration of artificial intelligence into military technogy. This is the future of the defense industry, and Ukraine is interested in co-develing these technogies, Umerov said.

“Ukraine continues its coeration with Eurean and global defense leaders. We exchange experience, launch joint projects, and push the defense industry forward,” Umerov stressed.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Finland Rustem Umerov and Antti Häkkänen discussed industrial coeration, including financing of the Ukrainian defense industry based on the Danish model.