Ukraine gains ability to purchase weapons through NATO’s defense procurement agency...

Ukraine has gained the ability to purchase weapons through NATO’s defense procurement agency (NSPA). The agreement could speed up weapons deliveries and reduce their cost. It follows an April decision to allow Ukrainian defense companies to participate in NATO tenders. Access to the NSPA was granted despite deteriorating relations between Ukraine and the United States. The move is intended to bring Ukraine closer to NATO amid the growing Russian threat to Europe, Financial Times.