V4 Countries and Ukraine Pursue Defence-Industrial Cooperation Through EU SAFE Funds (visegradinsight.eu)

• Ukraine produces 60% of its own military equipment, 500 firms, mostly private.
• EU SAFE loan: €150 billion, Poland largest recipient with €44 billion.
• Poland pursues joint ventures, Hungary abstains from cooperation.

"Ukraine's defence sector has grown 350% since 2022, producing 60% of its equipment via 500 mostly private companies. The EU's €150 billion SAFE loan program incentivizes V4 countries to partner with Ukraine. Poland leads with joint ventures in drones, missiles, and vehicles; Czechia focuses on subcontracting; Romania on maintenance; while Hungary and Slovakia show restraint."