Ukraine Expands Missile Production Efforts

Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a major increase in Ukraine’s missile production efforts, including new orders for drones and missile-launching systems. Since the conflict began in 2022, Ukraine has manufactured its first 100 missiles and successfully tested domestically produced ballistic missiles and missile-equipped drones. The push for self-reliance in weapons production comes as Western aid slows, prompting Ukraine to focus more on internal capabilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is significantly increasing its missile production. During a briefing on the nation’s weapons contracts, Zelenskyy was informed of a “significant volume” of new orders, including first-person-view (FPV) drones, reconnaissance drones, long-range drones, and missile-launching drones. Updates were also provided on the progress of domestically produced missiles, with Ukraine already manufacturing its first 100 missiles since the war began in February 2022. Earlier this year, Zelenskyy confirmed the successful testing of a domestically produced ballistic missile and missile-equipped drone. This move to boost homegrown production comes as Western aid supplies have slowed, leading Ukraine to focus more on its own defense capabilities.