Franco-German Shell Producer KNDS to Create Unit in Ukraine
- French, German ministers agree to plan after talks in Berlin
- Partners are seeking to boost military help to Ukraine
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France and Germany agreed to join forces to produce ammunition in Ukraine through a new subsidiary of manufacturer KNDS, as Kyiv’s allies seek to step up military help in the face of Russian advances.
The Franco-German battle tank maker will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment sent by the two European neighbors, under an agreement reached Friday by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in talks with French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Berlin.