Amid a fresh wave of Russian drone strikes that hit Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences on Monday, Ukrainian defense manufacturers are sounding the alarm over regulatory hurdles. The attack, described as the latest deadly daytime assault on the capital, underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict for which President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to urgently seek greater military assistance from international allies.
However, beyond appealing for foreign aid, local weapons producers argue that Ukraine has the potential to generate substantial revenue on its own if permitted to freely export its defense products. According to FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reporting from Kyiv, stringent export license rules are increasingly undermining the sector’s competitive edge, limiting its growth and economic contribution during a time of war.
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