🏛️🤝 France and Ukraine agree on joint defense production
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Ukraine and France have signed a letter of intent to begin joint arms production, marking a significant step in their defense collaboration. The agreement includes plans for the production of drones and munitions, accelerated aircraft deliveries, and new air-defense systems. Additionally, the Brave1 military innovation cluster will be operational by March 2026 to enhance technological cooperation. Ukraine also plans to open ten export centers for its domestically produced weapons across Europe in 2026, aiming to leverage its wartime technological advancements.
Key points
- Ukraine and France signed a letter of intent for joint arms production, focusing on drones and munitions.
- The collaboration includes accelerated aircraft deliveries and new air-defense systems.
- The Brave1 military innovation cluster will be operational by March 2026 to enhance technological cooperation.
- Ukraine plans to open 10 export centers for its domestically produced weapons across Europe in 2026.
Links
- The Guardian: Ukraine war briefing: France to start making weapons with Kyiv
- 20minutes: EN DIRECT Guerre en Ukraine : La France et l’Ukraine vont développer leur production commune d’armement…
- BFMTV: Production commune de drones, accélération des livraisons d'avions... La France et l'Ukraine renforcent leur coopération dans l'industrie de défense
Facts
- The letter of intent was signed on February 10, 2026.
- The Brave1 military innovation cluster will be operational by March 2026.
- France committed €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2025.
- Ukraine plans to open ten export centers for its weapons in 2026.
Quotes
- We are moving from simple deliveries to joint production and long-term solutions that systematically strengthen our defence — Mykhailo Fedorov
- We have decided to pursue co-development and co-production in order to optimise our mutual experience — Catherine Vautrin
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