Defense industry: Why Ukrainian defense companies are pushing into Europe

Ukraine has built up a large private armaments sector in a short space of time. In order to protect production from Russian bombs, companies are now looking for partners for factories in Western Europe, says Ihor Fedirko, head of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry (UCDI), in an interview.

Viktor Funk

26. November 2025

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Viktor Funk

26. November 2025

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Last updated: 28. November 2025