Turchynov: Cooperation with Boeing to strengthen potential of Ukrainian Air Force

“During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation between the Ukrainian enterprises of military-industrial complex and space industry with The Boeing Company, the prospects for military and technical cooperation, in particular the projects on modernization of the fighter and assault aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” the press service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports.

As Turchynov noted, The Boeing Company is a leading enterprise in the aerospace industry, "and its military planes and helicopters outperform the Russian analogs."

"We are interested in effective military and technical cooperation with The Boeing Company, which will strengthen the capabilities of the Air Force of our state significantly," the Secretary said.

In addition, the parties also discussed cooperation in the field of aircraft and rocket production.

In his turn, Stanley Prusinsky expressed confidence in the prospects of promising cooperation. "I have always considered Ukraine an intellectual and technical engine in Eastern Europe," he said adding that it would be absolutely logical to establish long-term cooperation with Ukraine.

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