First Ukrainian drone factory begins operations in UK
The first Ukrainian defense factory is now starting operations in the United Kingdom – a production complex of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones have already proven effective in high-tech warfare.
Defense
25 February 2026
22 February 2026
Ukraine calls on European partners to boost anti-ballistic missile production
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for expanding joint capabilities in the development and production of systems to counter ballistic missiles during an E5-format video conference with representatives of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
21 February 2026
Zelensky commends special services for neutralizing Russian mercenaries
President Volodymyr Zelensky highly praised the work of the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Police of Ukraine, and the Office of the Prosecutor General for neutralizing a group of mercenaries who had been preparing assassination attempts against a number of Ukrainian figures.
20 February 2026
DIU conducts tactical control exercises for future Air Assault and Marine Corps officers
Special operations personnel of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), together with the public organization H.A.R.T., conducted tactical control exercises at the Air Assault Forces and Marine Corps Faculty of the Odesa Military Academy.
19 February 2026
NATO defense tenders admit Ukrainian companies for first time
Ukrainian companies have for the first time been admitted to defense tenders in the interests of NATO and Ukraine, opening a new stage of cooperation between Kyiv and the Alliance. In particular, this concerns Ukrainian experience in the field of UAVs and the protection of civilians.
17 February 2026
Germany exhausts its Patriot missile stock for Ukraine, urges partners to step up
Germany has transferred all of its available air defense capabilities to Ukraine, including missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, and is urging other partners to take a more active role in supporting Ukraine’s air defense.
13 February 2026
Ukraine to launch over 10 joint weapons factories by year’s end
Ukrainian defense manufacturers hope that following the first successful experience with the launch of a joint venture in Germany, more than ten additional joint enterprises could be established by the end of the year.
Defense tech, air defense, and win-win partnerships: Fedorov summarizes Ramstein meetings
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held a series of bilateral meetings with key partners on the sidelines of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, held in the Ramstein format.
Ukraine to receive 10,000 drones produced jointly with Germany in 2026 – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Armed Forces of Ukraine would receive 10,000 drones in 2026, produced jointly by Ukraine and Germany.
Zelensky, Pistorius visit German-Ukrainian drone production facility
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius visited the production facilities of the joint German-Ukrainian enterprise Quantum Frontline Industries GmbH in southern Germany.
12 February 2026
Fedorov reveals partner-funded upgrades: Laser-guided artillery, drones, and missiles for Ukraine
At a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov presented a vision for further strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and explained which projects partner funding will support.
Exports of Ukrainian weapons to begin in coming weeks – Fedorov
Ukraine will begin the process of exporting weapons in the coming weeks, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has said.
11 February 2026
UK allocates GBP 150M for Ukraine through NATO’s PURL program
The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute £150 million to purchase American weapons for Ukraine under NATO’s PURL initiative (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List).
10 February 2026
Japan to join PURL and purchase non-lethal equipment for Ukraine – media
The Japanese government has decided to join NATO’s initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S.-made ammunition and equipment, under which it will purchase non-lethal equipment for Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
08 February 2026
Zelensky: Around 450 drone companies currently operating in Ukraine
Currently, about 450 Ukrainian companies are engaged in drone production, making the sector the largest in Ukraine, thanks in part to significant investment volumes.
Ukraine to operate 10 weapons export centers in Europe in 2026 – Zelensky
Ukraine is beginning to export its own defense technologies to Europe. In 2026, ten export centers will be operational, and production of Ukrainian drones will start in Germany in mid-February.
06 February 2026
Canada to supply Ukraine with AIM missiles to counter cruise missiles
Canada will provide Ukraine with AIM missiles to strengthen air defense and counter cruise missile threats. The weapons are already in the process of being delivered to Ukraine.
04 February 2026
Netherlands emerges as one of Ukraine’s leading partners in drone support – Ambassador
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Andriy Kostin, said that the Netherlands is one of the best partner countries in meeting Ukraine’s needs for unmanned systems.
02 February 2026
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to publish Starlink registration instructions for Ukrainian users
In the coming days, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry will publish instructions for Ukrainian users on how to register their Starlink terminals for verification.
30 January 2026
Zelensky details plans to strengthen Ukraine’s small counter-drone air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on strengthening small-scale counter-drone air defense within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Polish Defense Ministers discuss air defense boost, drones, and MiG-29 transfer
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed strengthening air defense, developing drones, and the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
23 January 2026
Share of Ukrainian-made weapons in procurement rises to 82% – Ministry of Defense
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense significantly increased its focus on purchasing domestically produced goods for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Compared to the previous year, the share of weapons, equipment, and ammunition contracted by the Defense Procurement Agency DOT from Ukrainian manufacturers rose from 46% to 82%.
22 January 2026
Norway delivers missiles for NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine
Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defense missiles to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian attacks.
19 January 2026
International Register of Damages receives 100,000 applications from Ukrainians
Ukrainians have already submitted 100,000 claims to the International Register of Damage Caused by the Russian Federation's Aggression Against Ukraine.
Ukraine and Britain agree on systematic exchange of weapons-use data
The defense ministers of Ukraine and the United Kingdom, Mykhailo Fedorov and John Healey, have agreed on a systematic exchange of data on the use of weapons within the framework of joint work, which will allow for faster improvement of technologies in accordance with battlefield conditions and increase efficiency for both countries.
Zelensky holds energy coordination call: Air Force to modernize systems for countering Shahed drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Defense, will transform the system for countering "Shahed" drones amid the difficult situation in the energy sector.
17 January 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry presents modern Ukrainian unmanned systems to Czech President
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense presented Czech President Petr Pavel with samples of modern Ukrainian unmanned systems.
Finland to send Ukraine new military aid package worth EUR 98M
Finland will send Ukraine a new defense assistance package worth approximately EUR 98 million.
12 January 2026
Britain to develop ballistic missiles for Ukraine with range of over 500 kilometers
Under Project Nightfall, the United Kingdom has launched a competition to rapidly develop ground-launched ballistic missiles with a range of more than 500 kilometers and designed to operate in high-threat battlefields with heavy electromagnetic interference.