Kiev, 30th September 2024

The Defence Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Agenzia Industrie Difesa (Italian Defence Industry Agency) signed a Memorandum of understanding and cooperation in defence procurement.

The Memorandum is intended to increase the level of bilateral material and technical cooperation in the defense sector between Ukraine and Italy and to strengthen the development of a powerful national defense industry. In particular, the areas of cooperation include assistance in the conclusion and execution of long-term contracts for arms procurement.

«Strengthening cooperation with international partners in the defense sector is one of our priorities. And I am sure that cooperation with the Italian Defence Industry Agency will strengthen Ukraine’s defense potential and help us sign new contracts with arms manufacturers to meet the operational needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine», said Maryna Bezrukova, Director of the Defence Procurement Agency. 

The Republic of Italy is one of the most active providers of security assistance to Ukraine. Eight packages of security assistance to Ukraine have already been approved, totalling more than €2.5 billion. They are now being implemented.

«The Memorandum signed between Italian Defence Industry Agency and the Defence Procurement Agency is the first step in building a long-term and fruitful cooperation for the benefit of our countries», said Fiammetta Salmoni, Director of Agenzia Industrie Difesa.

The signing of the Memorandum is an important continuation of cooperation against the backdrop of an active dialogue between Ukraine and Italy.