In efforts to fortify defences against Moscow's ongoing invasion, Kyiv aims to enhance domestic arms manufacturing and foster innovation.
Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin revealed during a televised conference in Kyiv that 100 state-owned and 400 private companies are engaged in this initiative, the Reuters agency has reported.
Additionally, minister Kamyshin said, Ukraine plans "to considerably increase ammunition production."
In a separate statement, Ukraine's digital minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, said that 90% of drones used in combat against Russian forces were domestically produced.
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Source: Reuters