Zelensky: Ukraine and the U.S. will jointly produce weapons

22 September, 2023 NASAMS air defense system. Photo from open sources Ukraine has agreed to produce weapons jointly with the United States.

President Volodymyr Zelensky made such a statement following a meeting with the U.S. President Joe Biden. In particular, it regards air defense systems that Ukraine needs.

According to President Zelensky, the visit to Washington was very important and had significant results. The two sides reached a long-term agreement to work together to ensure that Ukraine, together with the United States, produced the necessary weapons.

Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo credits: Office of the President

"This is a new level of our unity!

Co-production in the defense industry with the United States is a historic thing. A new industrial base, new jobs for both our nations. In particular, Ukraine will be able to produce air defense systems," Zelensky said.

He added that Ukraine was preparing to create a new defense ecosystem with the United States to produce weapons to "further reinforce freedom and the protection of life together." Against the background of large-scale military assistance to Ukraine, the United States is significantly increasing the production of 155 mm artillery shells. They aim to reach the production of 100,000 such shells per month by 2025.

Production of 155mm artillery shells in the USA at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant.

Photo from open sources

The United States currently produces 28,000 rounds of ammunition for large-caliber artillery every month. The United States is also working with its allies to increase the production of defense goods at their own facilities. As of August, the United States has already delivered more than 2 million 155mm shells to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

155mm artillery shells.

Photo credits: telegraph.co.uk

On September 21, the United States announced a new £325 million military aid package to Ukraine.