Ukraine and the US to hold a conference on defense industry in Washington
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The United States and Ukraine will hold a defense industry conference in Washington, DC on December 6 and 7. This is part of the U.S. government's efforts to significantly increase arms production to support Ukraine's fight for freedom and security
Ukraine and the United States will hold a military industry conference industry conference in Washington on December 6 and 7. This was reported by Ukrainian and American officials on Friday, Reuters reports UNN.
Details
It is noted that Kyiv is stepping up efforts to produce its own amid concerns that supplies from the West may be interrupted. It also hopes that joint ventures with international arms manufacturers will help revive his domestic industry.
Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council, said that the meeting is "part of the U.S. government's efforts to significantly increase arms production to support Ukraine's fight for freedom and security".
The head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Andriy Yermak, head of the Administration of President Zelenskyy, called the conference "a very powerful event" in which will be attended by major players in the defense industry.
Zelenskiy said that on Friday he also discussed Ukraine's missile program with Ukraine's missile program with the military.
Everyone sees that its results are becoming more long-term and favorable for Ukraine
Supplement
Zelenskyy previously spoke about the upcoming meeting in his night video address, noting that it would be attended by "everyone who is involved in the organization of our defense".
Zelenskiy said that Kyiv and Washington are "actively moving forward" on joint weapons production. According to him, steps towards joint production "will undoubtedly strengthen both Americans and Ukrainians, as well as Ukrainians, as well as Ukraine's partners."
Context
In October, Ukraine established a joint venture with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG (RHMG.DE) to service and repair Western weapons. In September, Ukraine hosted an international defense industry forum, which was attended by more than 250 Western manufacturers.
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