The decision on the joint production of ammunition for Ukrainian artillery was made at the meeting of the Ministers of Defense of France and Australia

, Sebastien Lecarnia

and

Richard Marles.

The head of the French Ministry of Defense said that deliveries of projectiles to Ukraine could start already in the first quarter of this year, noting that the French company Nexter, a manufacturer of weapons and military equipment, participates in the partnership.

In turn, the Minister of Defense of Australia said that "we are talking about a project worth many millions of Australian dollars."

"This partnership is designed to show that France and Australia are working together to support Ukraine.

This is the first such example of cooperation between our defense enterprises," Marles emphasized.