Ukraine, Germany to Jointly Develop Anti-Ballistic Air Defense System Amid Increased Attacks
Zelensky said several German companies are interested as the two countries aim for concrete anti-ballistic results by winter.
- On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, calling for concrete results by winter.
- Zelensky cited the persistent threat of Russian missiles, stating, "Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem."
- Jointly produced in Germany, the TerMIT unmanned ground vehicle will carry up to 300 kg of ammunition and supplies, with Fire Point, Ukraine's largest missile and drone maker, as a key participant.
- At the NATO Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Zelensky addressed the Ukraine Defence Contact Group while German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed several German companies expressed interest in the project.
- Zelensky urged allies to develop additional financial instruments to finance the Ukrainian army long-term, extending the cooperation beyond immediate anti-ballistic defense capabilities.
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The new agreement provides for more than just the joint development of modern air defense systems. Ukraine and Germany have agreed to jointly develop ballistic missile interception systems. The corresponding agreement was signed at a Ramstein meeting by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. The document provides for joint work b…
Ukraine, Germany to jointly develop anti-ballistic air defense system amid increased attacks
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new air defense system focused on countering ballistic missiles, according to reporting by Interfax-Ukraine. The initiative comes as Ukraine continues to face sustained Russian missile strikes, with ballistic systems remaining one of the most difficult threats for existing air defense networks to intercept. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the agreement was signed toge…
Ukraine will work with the German arms industry on defenses against the fastest Russian missiles. The two countries have signed an agreement to that effect, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. Results must be achieved before this coming winter, according to Zelensky. There is a sense of urgency, because "Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem."
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