Ukroboronprom and the American company Northrop Grumman have agreed to establish a new production line for medium-caliber ammunition according to NATO standards.
The agreement was signed during President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with top managers from leading American defense companies in Washington, as reported by the President's Office.
Representatives from BAE Systems, Day & Zimmermann, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Company, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, D&M Holding, AeroVironment, and Amentum attended the meeting.
Zelensky invited American defense companies to work in the Ukrainian market and cooperate with domestic enterprises.
He noted that Ukraine has significantly increased its production of ammunition and weaponry. However, there is a need for enhanced international cooperation.
The President's Office added that the meeting discussed prospects for joint defense production, including ammunition, air defense systems, guns, armored vehicles, drones, and the maintenance and repair of military equipment.