9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja - and want it flying in a year
Nine nations have formed a coalition to support Ukraine in developing the 'Freyja' anti-ballistic interceptor system. This initiative aims to address the global shortage of defensive missiles and bolster European security.
Why it matters
It represents a significant shift in defense industrial cooperation to counter missile threats in an ongoing conflict.
KYIV, Ukraine — Nine nations have joined Ukraine in a nascent anti-ballistic coalition to speed up production of Ukraine’s Freyja interceptor system and get it operational within a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at a meeting of defense allies in France on Monday.
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