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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announces plans to manufacture air defense systems with over 100 km range

1 December, 2023 Friday
13:33

Starting in 2024, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with the Ministry of Strategic Industries, aims to significantly boost the production of missiles, ammunition, weapons, and military equipment

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This information comes directly from the Ministry of Defense.

The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Ivan Havrylyuk, highlighted a focus on producing air defense equipment. This includes portable anti-aircraft missile systems and air defense systems like Koral, with a range exceeding 100 kilometers.

Havrylyuk stated, "The approved budget for 2024 allocates around UAH 175 billion for missiles and ammunition. This aims to ensure our Defense Forces can effectively counter Russian aggression."

The Ministry of Defense underscores the priority of developing the domestic defense and industrial complex.

  • Earlier, the Ministry of Defense emphasized that purchasing missile weapons and ammunition is one of the key aspects of Ukraine's defense budget for 2024.
     
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