Ukrainian Fire Point abandoned production in the Netherlands due to bureaucracy
Kyiv • UNN
The Ukrainian company Fire Point canceled weapons production in the Netherlands due to lengthy procedures. Instead, the deployment of facilities will take place in Denmark.
The Ukrainian defense company Fire Point decided not to set up production in the Netherlands due to complex regulatory procedures and lengthy approval times. This was reported by Defense Express, writes UNN.
Details
Denys Shtilerman, chief designer and co-owner of the company, stated that the process of obtaining permits is too long and complicated.
According to him, it could take up to a year and a half just to approve the construction of the plant.
"It's like running with a lead backpack," he said.
Bureaucracy versus speed
The company notes that navigating European regulations requires more resources than actually deploying drone and missile production. At the same time, Fire Point continues to purchase components in the Netherlands.
At the same time, the company found more favorable conditions in Denmark, where it plans to deploy fuel production. According to Fire Point representatives, the Danish side was able to simplify some procedures, which allowed the project to be implemented faster.
Netherlands' position
The Netherlands acknowledges that the production of offensive weapons is regulated more strictly than defensive ones, which affects investments. At the same time, they emphasize their readiness to cooperate with Ukraine, particularly within the framework of the Build with Ukraine program, for which hundreds of millions of euros have already been allocated.
Industry representatives also note that the current rules were formed in peacetime and may need to be reviewed in the face of modern challenges.
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