A French defence and technology company has signed three deals with Ukraine, including one announcing the intent to create a joint venture in the country that will boost the delivery of military gear.
"Domains of cooperation include electronic warfare, tactical communications, air defence systems and radars, as well as unmanned aircraft systems," Thales said.
For context: France and other NATO member states are keen to step up military production capacity in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Last week, NATO defence ministers approved a plan to provide reliable long-term security aid and military training for Ukraine after delays in Western deliveries of funds, arms and ammunition.
Kyiv's Western backers have mostly concentrated their efforts through the Pentagon-run Ukraine defence contact group, a forum for around 50 countries to drum up the weapons and ammunition the country needs most.
The effort has been described as a way to "Trump proof" NATO backing for Ukraine, a reference to concern that Donald Trump might withdraw US support for Kyiv should he return to office.
