"Give us licenses": Zelensky declares Ukraine's readiness to produce long-range missiles and air defense systems

Ukraine could strengthen its air defense and long-range capabilities by manufacturing equipment and ammunition under Western licenses on its own territory. President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated this desire.

During a direct line with the readers of the French newspaper Le Parisien, he emphasized the importance of helping our country. Partners should invest in strengthening Ukraine's capabilities and share technologies with us, as this is a contribution to European security.

"We must have the most modern and complete air defense. I am sometimes told that the West lacks the capacity to produce these systems in time because they are already deployed. This is normal. Give us licenses! We will produce our own weapons, including missiles and defense systems," the President said.

Speaking about the support of our country, he noted:"If the war is ongoing, it does not mean that there is too much aid for Ukraine. On the contrary, it means that there is not enough help."

Zelensky explained that if Ukraine loses, Russia will attack other European countries. Even NATO members are under threat.

According to the president, "this is inevitable." "It [the Russian Federation] will move forward even faster because it will realize that it has defeated one of the most battle-hardened armies on the European continent. Since 2014 and the first occupations of our territories, we have gained military experience that most European armies do not have," he explained.

As previously reported by OBOZ.UA:

- Ukrainian military engineers have significantly improved the American M113 armored personnel carriers, which were transferred to us as part of international assistance. Thanks to the innovations, these combat vehicles have gained greater efficiency and safety for the crew.

- Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that "the Defense Forces are turning into one of the most technologically advanced armies in the world."

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