Military equipment manufacturers are discussing plans to create joint ventures in Ukraine that will begin to produce British weapons. newspaper reports daily telegram with reference to anonymous top-level sources.
According to an employee of the UK Ministry of Defense contractor, the purpose of these discussions is to get a first defense industry contract signed with Ukraine. According to him, many European defense facilities are now negotiating with Kyiv.
The British military department and the office of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did not comment on this information.
The article notes that possible deals in London could lead to deepening political ties with Ukraine, but the opposite effect is less likely as the conclusion of contracts could lead to an escalating escalation of the Ukrainian conflict.
According to the publication, American and Israeli light weapons were previously produced in Ukraine under license.
Earlier, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that the West has weapons for Ukraine. it won’t end.