"All of our officials need to know where in the world there are still Patriot missiles left," Zelenskyy said
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the FREYJA program to create a joint European anti-ballistic missile system has already entered its active phase.
Ten countries have already joined the initiative, and the coalition is expected to expand in the near future.
According to the head of state, Ukraine will develop its own missile and launch system, while European partners will provide critical components, including radars, sensors, and other system elements.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine aims to join the select group of countries that possess their own anti-ballistic capabilities. He noted that the first tangible results of the program are expected to emerge as early as the turn of 2026–2027.
Separately, the president noted that Ukraine is continuing work on developing its own ballistic missiles. He said that tests conducted so far have shown promising results, and the main task now is to turn these developments into mass-produced weapons.
Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine’s ballistic defense with the British Defense Minister.
British Defense Minister Wes Streeting made his first visit to Kyiv since taking office. He came to personally assess Ukraine’s needs ahead of the winter and determine the next steps for military support.
Zelenskyy suggested that Ukraine is being denied air defense missiles in an effort to coerce it into negotiations with Russia.
