Zelensky inspected the latest weapons and heard a report on their use at the front

On the Day of the Defense Industry Worker, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the latest models of military equipment and weapons, and also heard a report on the volume of their production, UNN reports.

"... Zelensky inspected the latest models of military equipment and weapons, heard a report on the volume of their production and use at the front. He also discussed with the manufacturers the issue of state ordering of the presented samples and the possibility of increasing production," the President's Office said.

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The President noted that there are currently 500 defense industry enterprises in Ukraine. Almost 300 thousand people are involved in this priority production. In particular, they produce domestic shells, guns, mortars, armored vehicles, anti-tank systems, electronic warfare systems and much more. And this, the President emphasized, helps our soldiers and our state.

"Already, other countries are interested in our weapons and in working together. After all, without our strength, there will be no full-fledged force of the EU and NATO. Ukraine will definitely achieve security for itself and help others to maintain and preserve security," the President said.

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According to Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn, Ukraine's defense industry produced three times more products in 2023 than in 2022 and has a potential for 2024 that is 6 times higher than last year's figure.