Ukraine's BlueBird Tech to produce air defense missiles

The Ukrainian defense company BlueBird Tech has announced the opening of a new missile manufacturing division. The company's primary focus will be developing and producing domestic air defense missiles designed to intercept enemy UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. BlueBird Tech co-founder Valery Zarubin stated that domestic production aims to reduce the cost of shooting down aerial targets compared to imported systems. The company, which currently assembles various drones and electronic warfare systems, will also work on other undisclosed missile solutions, implying potential strike capabilities.