Poland interested in joint production of drones, long-range weapons – Shmyhal
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting in Kyiv with a Polish delegation led by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
"The main focus is on strengthening defense cooperation to overcome common security challenges. Russia has chosen a strategy of escalating hybrid aggression, threatening all European countries. That is why we are looking for joint solutions that will increase the defense capabilities of both Ukraine and its European partners," Shmyhal said after the meeting.
The Ukrainian side provided the Polish delegation with the latest data on the deliberate attack by Shahed UAVs against Poland. The parties also discussed the possibilities of cooperation to intercept air targets.
"Ukraine is ready to share with allies the experience of combating drones, exchange technologies and launch joint ventures within the framework of the Build in Ukraine and Build with Ukraine projects. At the same time, Poland is interested in the joint production of drones and long-range weapons, in particular ballistic missiles," Shmyhal said.
Separately, the parties discussed the use of the European SAFE mechanism for the development of the defense industry of Ukraine and Poland.