A White House official told CNN that top executives from US defense contractors are scheduled to visit the White House on Friday to discuss increasing weapons production.

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a leading advocate for Taiwan, said Saturday that future joint U.S.-Taiwanese weapons production is likely, a goal Taipei has long pursued.

Russia sends millions of shells to the Ukrainian front every year and carries out regular air strikes on civilian targets, often using munitions allegedly supplied by its allies. While Western countries try to limit Russia’s weapons production capabilities through sanctions, China, Iran and North Korea are believed to be helping to keep the Russian military-industrial complex running.

Norway's government will allocate up to 967 million kroner (around $87.5 million) to enhance its defense industry, primarily aimed at supporting Ukraine's defense needs, News.Az reports citing Euromaidan .