Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to open a dedicated office as part of its long-term approach to industrial cooperation in the country.

The new subsidiary, named Bell Textron Ukraine, will serve as the hub for Bell’s activities in Ukraine, with a permanent office location yet to be confirmed. It will support Bell’s planned and future activities in Ukraine focused on helicopter assembly, maintenance, and repair.

The announcement follows the signing of Letters of Intent in October between Bell Textron and Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ecology and Agriculture to explore areas of cooperation.

“This is a meaningful step toward building a practical, mutually beneficial cooperation with the Ukraine defense and industrial base,” said Jeffrey Schloesser, senior vice president of Strategic Pursuits, Bell. “Bell is committed to establishing a presence in Ukraine to promote collaboration and long-term growth.”

Bell Textron is a global provider of commercial and military aircraft. Its H-1 platforms, including the Bell AH-1Z Viper and Bell UH-1Y Venom, are designed to operate seamlessly together, offering high parts commonality and operational flexibility. The company sees strong potential for these aircraft to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities while forming the foundation of a lasting industrial partnership.