Ukraine Deputy Defense Minister Says 20 Million Drones Could Be Produced Annually With NATO Funding
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Summary
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Mstyslav Banik stated at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Spring Session that Ukraine has the capacity to produce up to 20 million drones annually and thousands of missiles for deep strikes and air defense, provided international partners supply the necessary funding. He urged NATO allies to accelerate political and military support, prioritizing financing for weapons that can reach the battlefield this year, with air defense and missile funding listed as the most urgent needs.
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· 3 pulledUkraine can produce up to 20 million drones a year and thousands of missiles for deep strikes and air defense if international partners provide the necessary funding
Banik urged allies to speed up political and military support for Ukraine, with a focus on financing weapons that can reach the battlefield this year
Among Ukraine's most urgent needs, he listed funding for air defense and
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