Evgeniy Khmara and Wes Streeting discuss next aid package and plans for joint defence production
Ahead of the Ramstein-format meeting, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara spoke with UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting.
The parties discussed the details of the next aid package for Ukraine, which takes into account the critical needs of the Defence Forces.
Strengthening Ukraine’s air capabilities: aircraft munitions and LMM missiles
Particular attention was paid to support for strengthening Ukraine’s air capabilities. The topics included supplies of munitions for aircraft.
Evgeniy Khmara also thanked the United Kingdom for the recent transfer of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM). The ministers discussed ways to accelerate deliveries of assets that are effective in destroying jet-powered drones.
Joint defence production with the United Kingdom
Another focus of the conversation was cooperation between the defence industries of Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
The parties discussed the possibility of launching joint defence ventures. Work on the relevant arrangements is ongoing.
Ukraine is already developing joint production projects with a number of countries and working to launch new ones. One of the priorities for 2027 is the development of the defence industries of Ukraine and partner countries. For partners, this is an opportunity to strengthen Ukraine and accelerate the development of their own defence industries.
