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EU-Ukraine defence-industry integration effort

The effort to integrate EU and Ukrainian defence industries described in talks with Mykhailo Fedorov in April 2025.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Apr 15, 2025, 09:05 AM
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“Europe will keep supporting the brave Ukrainian army”
Von der Leyen pledges continued support for the brave Ukrainian army and reports work on integrating European and Ukrainian defence industries.
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Ukraine's resistance is tested daily. Europe will keep supporting the brave Ukrainian army, I told Deputy PM Mykhailo Fedorov. We're working on integrating our defence industries. Ukraine's is a model of innovation and efficiency. So more cooperation between us will also greatly benefit Europe!
On supporting the Ukrainian army.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jun 24, 2025, 04:42 PM
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“In the end, strength is the ultimate security guarantee.”
Von der Leyen states defence industries are integrating as if Ukraine was in the EU and emphasizes strength is the ultimate security guarantee.
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We are integrating our defence industries as if Ukraine was in the EU. This is good for Ukraine. And just as good for Europe, as Ukraine is now home to extraordinary innovation. In the end, strength is the ultimate security guarantee. → europa.eu/!XqnRXr
On the integration of defence industries and security guarantees.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 4, 2026, 07:20 AM
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“Ukraine's needs remain as urgent as ever.”
Von der Leyen notes that Ukraine needs remain as urgent as ever and highlights that the 90 billion euro loan provides vital funding.
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Ukraine's needs remain as urgent as ever. Our 90 bn loan is providing vital funding for budgetary and defence needs. We are integrating our defence industries. Investing in 🇺🇦 drone production. Associating Ukraine to our 🇪🇺 Drone Defence and Air Shield projects. The EU is tackling this head-on.
On the urgency of Ukrainian support.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 7, 2026, 01:03 PM
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“What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment.”
Von der Leyen calls for accelerated production of defence equipment and argues Europe and Ukraine will be stronger together by integrating defence industries.
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What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment. Here Europe and Ukraine will be stronger together by integrating our respective defence industries. Giving us speed, mass production and innovation. link.europa.eu/mwKqck
On accelerating European and Ukrainian defence production.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 15, 2026, 05:32 AM
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“I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries.”
Von der Leyen notes Ukraine has built a strong military momentum and announces new initiatives to integrate defence industries.
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Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime. It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning. I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries. So we can produce more, and faster.
On integrating defense industries with Ukraine.
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“Europe will keep supporting the brave Ukrainian army”

“In the end, strength is the ultimate security guarantee.”

“Ukraine's needs remain as urgent as ever.”

“What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment.”

“I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries.”