EU and Ukraine Forge Joint Weapons Pact | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews The EU is forging a historic defense partnership with Ukraine, committing to co-produce critical weapons like drones and anti-ballistic missiles — turning Kyiv from aid recipient to equal defense partner. Announced during Ukraine’s Statehood Day, the move signals Europe’s deepening stake in the war, with EU leaders framing Ukraine’s fight as existential for the continent’s freedom. By 2028, joint missile production aims to strengthen Europe’s defense industrial base — but amid escalating strikes and civilian casualties, the human toll remains stark as Russia claims to intercept hundreds of Ukrainian drones daily. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe855e762a65f3e6