Ukraine Ramps Up Weapons Production, Builds ‘New Defense Industry,’ Zelensky SaysSpeaking at the International Defense Industries Forum in Kyiv, Zelensky said that Ukraine’s ammunition production in the first half of 2023 has increased 25-fold compared to the entire year of 2022.
From: Kyiv Post — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the remarkable progress of Ukraine’s defense industry, which has significantly boosted its domestic arms production to support the fight against Russia.
Speaking at the International Defense Industries Forum in Kyiv, Zelensky said that Ukraine’s ammunition production in the first half of 2023 has increased 25-fold compared to the entire year of 2022.
Nearly 300 weapons manufacturers, both Ukrainian and international, were represented at the forum.
Ukraine has heavily relied on Western military aid but has simultaneously invested in developing its defense sector to meet its needs and reduce dependency on external support.
“In the midst of a full-scale war and under constant Russian attacks, Ukraine has managed to build a new defense industry,” Zelensky said.
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