Western militaries are undermining Ukraine’s defence, experts say | News | Al Jazeera

Author: John T PsaropoulosPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Western militaries are undermining Ukraine’s defence, experts say | News | Al Jazeera

Regulatory issues and unimaginative institutional thinking in Europe are delaying joint weapons production for Ukraine, undermining its battlefield performance. Over 180 partnerships have been formed between Ukraine and foreign entities, but 22% are stalled, including a German artillery shell factory project. Bureaucratic delays in registering intellectual property hinder rapid software updates for Ukrainian drones, affecting their operational effectiveness.

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