Ukraine and France have signed an agreement for joint arms production and strengthening defense capabilities.

Ukraine and France have signed a letter of intent to begin joint production of armaments, announced by the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, after a meeting with his French counterpart in Kiev. This decision represents a strategic shift, moving from simple deliveries to long-term solutions for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Details about the types of armaments to be produced have not been specified. During the meeting, new deliveries of French armaments were also discussed, including Aster missiles and Mirage 2000 aircraft. France announced a military support package of two billion euros for Ukraine, reaffirming its commitment to Kiev. The partnership also extends to the presidential level, with prior discussions about supplying Rafale fighter jets.