Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the coalition would support Ukraine in developing its Freya air defense project.

Axar.az reports that designed by the Ukrainian company Fire Point, Freya is intended to serve as a more affordable equivalent to the U.S.-made Patriot in its ability to effectively intercept Russian ballistic missiles.

The president stressed that Freya is not meant to replace existing European air defense capabilities, but should be seen as a "way to supplement our defense, create a strong shield over the entirety of Europe, and do all of this faster and at a lower cost."

Zelensky expressed hope that the Freya system could be "up and running" within the next 12 months.