European G7 countries and the United States are set to allow companies to manufacture long-range missiles and air defence systems in Ukraine under licensing agreements, according to a diplomatic source cited by The Korea Times and a report by The Times of India. The development is discussed during a three-day G7 leaders’ meeting in Evian, France, involving leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States. A diplomatic source says the licensing approach will cover both air-defence systems and “deep-strike” capabilities, aiming to expand production and reduce shortfalls. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms the plan, saying G7 members are currently producing too little and that licences to companies with relevant production capacity—potentially including European and Ukrainian firms—can help offset the gap. The Korea Times also reports Merz says U.S. companies will be able to grant licences to European manufacturers to support the effort. The initiative is presented as part of broader G7 efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, which has lasted more than four years.
G7 backs licensed production of long-range missiles and air defences in Ukraine
European G7 countries and the United States are set to allow companies to manufacture long-range missiles and air defence systems in Ukraine under licensing agreements, according to a diplomatic sourc...
- G7 countries and the United States plan to allow licensed production in Ukraine of long-range missiles and air defence systems.
- The initiative is linked to the G7 leaders’ meeting in Evian, France.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms the move, saying current production levels are insufficient.
- The licensing is intended to expand production capacity, including through Ukrainian and European firms.
- Reporting indicates the plan will cover both air defences and deep-strike/long-range capabilities.
European nations and the US will permit companies to manufacture long-range missiles and air defence systems in Ukraine under licensing agreements. This initiative, announced at the G7 summit, aims to bolster Kyiv's domestic defence production and address shortages amid ongoing conflict. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the plan, emphasizing the need to expand production capacity to meet Ukraine's military requirements.
2 months agoEVIAN, France — European G7 nations and the United States are to grant licences for Ukraine-based companies to produce long-range missiles and air defence systems, a diplomatic source said Wednesday, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirming the move. The announcement comes during a three-day G7 meeting in the French town of Evian of the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, who pledged to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine. "We are going to produce under licence not only air defence systems, but also deep-strike capabilities," said the diplomatic source. Merz confirmed the decision, telling reporters: "We are all currently producing too little, and this can be offset by granting licences to companies that have these production capabilities, including European and Ukrainian firms." U.S. companies will, in particular, be able to grant licences for this purpose to European manufacturers, Merz said, adding he was "grateful" to US President Donald Trump "for this great willingness to cooperate." T
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