G7 to produce long-range missiles in Ukraine
Photo: G7 leaders at the summit in France (Getty Images)
The G7 countries and the United States have agreed to grant licenses that will allow Ukraine to manufacture not only air defense systems but also long-range weapons, according to Le Monde.
What G7 countries decided
The United States and the European members of the G7 plan to organize the production of weapons in Ukraine under licenses from Western companies.
This goes beyond just air defense systems. According to a diplomatic source on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Ukraine will also be able to produce long-range weapons, including long-range missiles.
In a joint statement, G7 leaders confirmed their intention to increase the supply of:
- Air defense systems
- Interceptor missiles
- Long-range strike weapons
- Other weapons to defend Ukraine.
The countries also announced their readiness to grant Ukraine licenses to expand its own military production.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that US companies would be able to transfer the relevant licenses to European manufacturers.
According to him, current arms production volumes are insufficient, so licensing will help increase the output of necessary products more quickly. Both European and Ukrainian companies can participate in this process.
During the G7 summit, partners discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and supporting its domestic arms production. The development of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities was also cited as a priority.
The United Kingdom is supplying Ukraine with thousands of Martlet anti-drone missiles. Some of them are already being used by the Ukrainian military to engage aerial targets.
