Ukraine, along with nine EU countries, has formed the Anti-ballistic Coalition FREYJA, which will begin work in a year.

Europe is creating an anti-ballistic coalition with Ukraine

Ten European countries, together with the United Kingdom and Ukraine, are uniting to create an integrated Anti-ballistic coalition. This was reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine.

The coalition includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. The coalition aims to unite technologies and components to protect Europe from ballistic threats within the framework of the FREYJA program. Ukraine has completed the development of its own anti-ballistic missile, which will become part of the joint system. Other participants plan to provide critical elements such as radars.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that the new system will allow Europe to independently produce anti-missile weapons without political dependency, independently determining the necessary quantity and deployment locations of systems. The launch of the system is expected within the next 12 months. This initiative is seen as an important step in strengthening the security system on the continent, especially considering current military threats.

Attention was drawn to Ukraine’s need for enhanced air defense after the June attacks by Russia, when Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 37 missiles and 326 drones but could not neutralize ballistic missiles due to a lack of interceptors.

For his part, U.S. President Donald Trump previously expressed support for Ukraine, stating the intention to grant a license for the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. However, the implementation of this plan requires significant efforts and time to create a new supplier network.

The formation of such a coalition could be a significant step in changing the European defense strategy, reducing dependence on external supplies, and improving the security of the region.