Ukraine and Germany have reached agreements to advance a joint anti-ballistic missile program and launch the production of Ukrainian-made Termit ground robotic systems in Germany, Ukrainian officials announced following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
According to Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, the agreements were finalized during discussions with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The initiatives represent a significant expansion of defense-industrial cooperation between the two countries amid russia's ongoing missile campaign against Ukraine.
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Mykhailo Fedorov said the new arrangement builds on Ukraine's anti-ballistic missile program, which was launched under the direction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The project aims to strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter one of the most persistent threats facing the country – russian ballistic missile attacks.
Under the agreement, Ukrainian and German companies will cooperate on the development and production of modern interceptor missiles. While specific technical details were not disclosed, the partnership is expected to contribute to the creation of advanced air and missile defense capabilities designed to protect cities, critical infrastructure, and civilian populations.
"Ballistic missiles remain one of the greatest threats to Ukraine," Mykhailo Fedorov said, emphasizing that the development of effective anti-ballistic solutions remains a top national defense priority. Ukraine has repeatedly called for enhanced missile defense capabilities as russia continues to employ ballistic weapons in strikes across the country.
In a separate agreement, the two sides also committed to producing Ukrainian-designed Termit unmanned ground vehicles on German territory. The project is expected to result in the manufacture of several thousand systems for Ukrainian forces, with financing provided by Germany.
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