Ukraine and nine European countries are expected to work together במסגרת the FREYJA program, which envisions creating joint, integrated protection against air threats in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the plan after meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and executives from defense companies in the countries expected to join the program. Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are expected to be included in FREYJA.
A joint air defense approach for Europe
Zelenskyy said the joint efforts of Ukraine and the European countries in question could provide Europe with integrated protection against air threats. The program aims to establish a common air defense approach across Europe.
Executives from FirePoint, Kongsberg, Weibel, Saab, Diehl Defence, Hensoldt, Thales, Safran, Sener and Leonardo also attended the meeting.
Separate roles for governments and defense companies
The meeting defined different roles for political leaders and governments, as well as for companies that manufacture and develop defense systems. The parties aim to achieve the first practical results במסגרת FREYJA.
Zelenskyy thanked Norway for organizing the meeting and said he was pleased with the partners' willingness to work together. He described protecting Europe's skies as a shared responsibility.