The Air Force Coalition has identified five areas of assistance for Ukraine
The Air Force Capabilities Coalition identified five areas of support for Ukraine during a meeting in Kyiv. Among the priorities are the development of the aviation and helicopter components, as well as the expansion of defense-industrial and military-technical cooperation.
The event was attended by representatives from Ukraine, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Participants discussed the Coalition’s achievements, current needs, and next steps for developing Ukraine’s aviation capabilities. They also met with Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boev and a working group led by Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force.
The Coalition focuses on the following five areas of assistance to Ukraine:
- development of aviation infrastructure;
- training personnel;
- maintenance of existing aviation capabilities;
- development of helicopter capabilities;
- expanding defense-industrial and military-technical cooperation.
The participants discussed the creation of the Air Force Capabilities Coalition Fund. It will improve coordination efforts in aviation development and help attract funding to accelerate the implementation of priority projects.
Source: Ministry of Defense
Earlier, Ukraine and Italy discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.
As a reminder, several countries have committed to providing Ukraine with additional air defense assets.
The European Union has not adopted any new decisions regarding the transfer of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. This was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, following an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Ireland.
As a reminder, European countries have stepped up their search for interceptor missiles for the Patriot systems, which they plan to transfer to Ukraine. Kyiv is seeking to strengthen its missile defense ahead of a possible new wave of Russian attacks this winter.
Earlier, Finland explained why it would not provide Ukraine with missiles for the Patriot system.
