Ukraine and Poland discussed prospects for joint projects in the defense industry

Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Sergiy Boyev met with Paweł Kowal, Chair of the Polish Council for Cooperation with Ukraine. The talks focused on potential joint defense production projects and continued military assistance.

The visit of the Polish delegation to Kyiv marked a continuation of the dialogue between Ukraine and Poland following the signing of the Memorandum on Defence Cooperation and participation in the 2025 Ukraine Recovery International Conference. Paweł Kowal had previously been appointed as the Polish Government’s Commissioner for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. 

“Industrial and innovation competition is not only a part of modern warfare but also a safeguard against future aggression. Europe is scaling up its defense industry, and Poland is a leading driver in many areas. That is why we are also keen to advance our defense cooperation,” said Sergiy Boyev.

The Polish delegation brought up the implementation of projects within the framework of the Memorandum on Defence Cooperation signed by UkrOboronProm and the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ). 

The parties also discussed establishing joint production of Ukrainian weapons in Poland within the framework of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s "Build with Ukraine" initiative.

Sergiy Boyev emphasized Ukraine’s appreciation for Poland’s support in enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities. According to him, both countries face several common challenges, including countering hostile strike UAVs. 

He also emphasized that securing funding for drone production remains a priority. Sergiy Boyev summarized that Ukraine expresses a strong interest in using the SAFE mechanism to facilitate the implementation of joint projects.