Ukraine is finalizing its own anti-ballistic missile, set to become its contribution to Europe’s FREYJA missile defense system.

This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the first meeting of the European Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.

According to the Head of State, Europe needs a modern, reliable, and more affordable system of protection against ballistic missiles, which partner countries are capable of creating through joint efforts.

“Ukraine can provide its part—an anti-ballistic missile. We are currently finalizing work on it. Others have radars and other critically important components. It is important that we join forces,” the President emphasized.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the FREYJA project should receive political support as a joint initiative of European states aimed at strengthening the security of the entire continent.

Ukraine, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Spain, as well as representatives of NATO, the European Union, and leading European defense companies, have already joined the effort to develop the new system.

The President emphasized that the need for ballistic missile defense capabilities is growing rapidly. According to him, Russia is relying on ballistic missile strikes against Ukrainian cities, and the development of missile programs by Russia, Iran, and North Korea only exacerbates the global threat.

At the same time, Europe has all the necessary technological prerequisites to become a world leader in the production of modern anti-ballistic systems without political