MoD discusses weapons production for Ukraine with Finnish companies
Photo: Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine and Finland strengthen cooperation in the defense sector. Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed ammunition and military equipment production with Finnish companies, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
"I held substantive negotiations with representatives of leading Finnish defense and technology companies. The focus was on ammunition production, the development of satellite communication and telecommunications systems, armored vehicles, and strengthening maritime security," the minister explained.
According to Umerov, Finland has valuable experience in creating effective defense solutions and is a leader in technological innovation.
"Our partnership opens new opportunities to strengthen the Ukrainian army with modern weapons and equipment. I am grateful to Finnish companies for their openness to cooperation. We invite them to Ukraine — we are ready to invest in expanding production capacities to provide our soldiers with the necessary equipment," he concluded.
Finland’s assistance to Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Finland has been actively providing Ukraine with military, financial, and humanitarian aid. Military support includes weapons, ammunition, equipment, and training for Ukrainian soldiers.
Recently, Finland announced €36.5 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Additionally, today, March 13, Finland’s Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen, arrived in Kyiv for a visit.
Moreover, Finland has announced its 28th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at approximately €200 million.
