Interceptors for jet-powered “shaheds” from two companies have already successfully passed combat trials. Enemy “shaheds” were destroyed at high speed. This is a major positive. But we want to see all the test results and determine how this can be accelerated as much as possible and scaled up to mass production. We are in talks with these companies, and contracts are already being signed.

I consider this a success. These two examples already give us optimism, a positive outlook, and confidence. But along with confidence and optimism, we also need funding. We will work on this issue. There are some encouraging developments here as well. Yesterday, we spoke with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. We will meet in the near future. We are preparing proposals on how to address the funding shortfall.

From the press conference with the C8 leaders.