Danilov, Urusky discuss Ukroboronprom, rocket program and space industry

"During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues concerning the operation of the defense-industrial complex and the space industry, in particular the drafting of relevant long and medium-term documents for their development," the report says.

Danilov said that the reform of the defense-industrial complex is being carried out in accordance with the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated February 18, 2020, "On the main indicators of the state defense order for 2020, 2021, 2022", enacted by the decree, No.59, of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky dated February 27, 2020.

According to the NSDC secretary, the leadership of the industry should introduce a systematic approach to its development, in particular, taking measures to improve the coordination of military-industrial policy actors. He also stressed that the Government should resolve the issue of the legal organizational form of work of enterprises that are part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern .

Danilov noted that defense industry enterprises should primarily focus on providing the army with modern high-tech weapons and equipment. He also emphasized the importance of scientific and technological development of the defense-industrial complex and the development of a roadmap for attracting foreign investment.

During the meeting, special attention was paid to the issue of creating a missile program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the development of the space industry.

As Ukrinform reported, on July 16, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the resolution on the appointment of Oleh Urusky as Vice Prime Minister - Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.

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