25 foreign defense firms launching production in Ukraine — Defense Minister Shmyhal
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:03:00 +0300

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal reported this while commenting to Politico.According to Shmyhal, each manufacturer is working in close dialogue with the Ukrainian government.“We offer our partners different cooperation models, including the ‘Danish model’ - Build with Ukraine / Build in Ukraine. The priority is that the majority of the company’s products go to meet the needs of the Ukrainian military,” the Defense Minister said.He added that to minimize risks for investors and make joint ventures in Ukraine more attractive, work is underway to create a Defence City.“This is a special framework for developing Ukraine’s defense industry. It includes tax incentives, simplified customs procedures, mechanisms for relocating production to safer regions, expanded state financial support, and opportunities for export and integration into global supply chains,” Shmyhal explained.In early September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the laws launching Defence City.
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