Ukraine and nine European countries have announced the creation of an Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.
According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the announcement was made in a joint statement released by the Élysée Palace following the Coalition’s first meeting in Paris.
The founding members of the Coalition are Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
The declaration emphasizes that the new structure will be strictly defensive in nature and will focus on developing an integrated missile defense system to deter and defeat future ballistic threats to Europe.
The participating countries plan to combine industrial capabilities, scientific expertise, and operational experience to develop joint missile defense capabilities and support related research and industrial projects.
