The growing threat posed by ballistic missiles already exceeds existing defensive capabilities, prompting Ukraine and its European partners to work on a joint anti-ballistic defense system, FREYJA, which could become operational within a year.
President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement during a meeting of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, according to Ukrinform, citing the President's Telegram channel.
"Europe needs more anti-ballistic defense. Together, we can build such a system. Ukraine is ready to deliver its part: the anti-ballistic missile. We are now finalizing it," Zelensky said.
He stressed that it is important to secure political approval recognizing Freyja as a joint project serving the interests of all of Europe.
"Europe needs more anti-ballistic defense – strong, reliable, and cheaper than other systems. Together, we can build such a system and the interceptors for it. It will be called FREYJA. I am grateful that this work has started," the President said.
