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Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian project "Freyja" could become the basis for a joint European anti-ballistic defense system. For this, Ukraine is already collaborating with 10 states and 12 defense companies.
The corresponding statement was made by the Ukrainian president during a meeting of ambassadors in Kyiv in August 3.
What did Zelensky say regarding negotiations on "Freyja"?
One of the worst consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as a consequence of Iranian tactics, is that a potential aggressor in the world sees the damage ballistic missiles can cause to life. Consequently, the global ballistic threat will grow. All anti-ballistic defense capabilities must grow as well. Our "Freyja" could become a system common to Europe that provides integrated protection. "Freyja" will be quick to manufacture and battle-tested,
– said Zelensky.
According to him, Ukraine is capable of independently producing missiles and launchers, but for the creation of a full-fledged anti-ballistic system, cooperation with European countries and companies that have radars, sensors, and other necessary technologies is required.
The president said that agreements have already been reached within the anti-ballistic coalition, which includes Ukraine, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, as well as 12 manufacturing companies.
"The anti-ballistic coalition, the Freyja project, is open to joining other participants who can truly strengthen overall European security," the head of state emphasized.
He also called on Ukrainian diplomats to make the implementation of the project a priority of their work and to more actively engage with international partners on joint weapons production.
According to Zelensky, states that do not have their own production of the relevant systems but are ready to strengthen the project's capabilities, such as supplying missiles for Patriot batteries, can join the anti-ballistic coalition.
As a reminder, Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Davit Aroian said Kyiv wants the prototype of the European anti-missile system Freyja to be ready already in the first half of 2027 year.
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