Ukraine receives over €150 million for its defence industrial base from Denmark, France and Lithuania
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Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:47:27 +0200
Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has announced that Ukraine has received over 150 million to fund its defence industrial base from Denmark, France and Lithuania.
Source Umierov on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda Quote from Umierov These funds will primarily support the production of missiles, deepstrike drones and artillery systems.
Details Umierov clarified that 111 million was provided under agreements within the framework of cooperation between Ukraines Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Strategic Industries, and Denmarks Ministry of Defence, aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine with advanced domestically produced weaponry.
He added that a grant from the French government to enhance Ukraines security and defence and 10 million is allocated for the development of Ukraines defence industrial base, as outlined in a Memorandum between the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, Ukraines Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Strategic Industries. Umierov expressed gratitude to Ukraines partners for their vital support in strengthening the countrys defence capabilities.
Background Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur previously emphasised that Ukraine needs financial investment in its own military industry rather than foreign troops to sustain its fight against Russia. Rustem Umierov also recently stated that Norway would fund the production of Ukrainian weaponry and equipment, following the Danish model of military support for Ukraine.
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