Ukraine Amasses $43 Billion for Defense Industry, Zelenskyy Says

Ukraine amasses $43 billion for defense industry, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine is looking to develop its domestic military capabilities and wean off dependence on military aid from allies, especially the U.S.

Ukraine amasses $43 billion for defense industry, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has accumulated $43 billion for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.   Kyiv has also launched a “Build with Ukraine” program and announced new agreements to be signed this summer, including opening production lines in European countries.  “We will provide the relevant tec…

Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25 percent of GDP to boost its weapon production

Ukraine Amasses $43 Billion for Defense Industry, Zelenskiy Says

Ukraine seeks to build more of its own weapons

KYIV - Ukraine has accumulated $43 billion for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

By 2026, Ukraine intends to reach 0.25% of GDP of partner countries to support defense industry – Zelenskyy

In 2025, Ukraine found $43 billion in financing for the defense-industrial complex, by 2026, Ukraine wants to try to reach 0.25% of the GDP of a partner country to support the defense industry, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.