Zelensky announced the meeting on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"I met with the team of the Lockheed Martin defense company – one of the strongest enterprises in the United States, with which we have been cooperating for a long time. Lockheed Martin is the company that produces ATACMS, HIMARS, F-16s, and missiles for Patriot systems. Today, we discussed further development of our cooperation – joint production and technology exchange," Zelensky wrote.

He stressed that Ukraine has valuable expertise to share with partners helping the country defend its people.

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According to the President, the meeting also focused on joint opportunities related to Patriot air defense systems and other defense capabilities.

"Our teams are already working on specific solutions to move to co-production as quickly as possible and increase our capabilities to protect lives," Zelensky said.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, President Zelensky is in Washington on a one-day visit.

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