Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs 100 FREYJA systems to shield its skies, proposes project as future European defense
President Zelenskyy has named one of the gravest consequences of Russia's war and warned that the threat will grow worldwide. He stated that Ukraine requires 100 FREYJA anti-ballistic systems to fully protect its airspace and pitched the project as a potential shared defense umbrella for Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted one of the most severe consequences of Russia's war, cautioning that this threat is set to intensify across the globe. Against this backdrop, he outlined Ukraine's requirements for missile defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine needs 100 systems under its FREYJA anti-ballistic project to completely close its skies. He presented the initiative as a possible future joint shield for Europe, emphasizing that such a system could protect not only Ukraine but also other European nations.
The president's remarks come as the war in Ukraine continues and missile threats remain a pressing concern. The FREYJA project is positioned as a technological response to these challenges, offering a solution for airspace defense. Zelenskyy stressed that this system could become a cornerstone of a broader European security architecture.
