Estonia already provided almost EUR 542M in defense support to Ukraine - Shmyhal
Estonia's defense support for Ukraine amounts to almost EUR 542 million, or 1.4% of the country's GDP.
Defense
08 December 2024
AFU Turns 33: A Path Form a Million-Strong Army Back to a Million-Strong Army
The recent history of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the record of an amazing path through transformations to victories. Currently 91.5% of the Ukrainians have trust in their army!
07 December 2024
US preparing nearly USD 1B aid package to Ukraine – Reuters
The U.S. government is preparing a new military aid package to Ukraine worth USD 988 million, which will include missiles and drones.
DOT signs contracts worth UAH 75B over one year
At the presentation "DOT. A Year of Supply Reform," Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov shared the achievements of the Non-Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency (DОТ).
Dutch government developing plan to be more resilient to war, other threats
The Dutch government wants to make the country more resilient to armed conflict and other crises, such as a pandemic, large-scale floods, etc.
06 December 2024
Sweden, Denmark co-order over 200 IFVs, including for Ukraine
On Friday, Sweden and Denmark signed contracts with Swedish military equipment manufacturer BAE Systems Hägglunds for the purchase of 205 SV 90 infantry fighting vehicles, of which 40 units are intended for Ukraine.
U.S. senators visit Ukrainian border guards
A delegation including members of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, as well as representatives from the U.S. Embassy, led by Ambassador Bridget Brink, visited one of the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Zelensky delivers first batch of advanced Peklo missile-drones to AFU
On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered the first batch of advanced Peklo missile-drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Estonian defense firm to test its anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine
Estonian defense industry company Frankenburg Technologies will start testing in Ukraine its anti-aircraft missiles as early as next year.
Outgoing Biden administration pledges “avalanche” of military aid to Ukraine by mid-January - media
The United States has vowed to provide Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of additional artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armored vehicles by mid-January.
05 December 2024
Pentagon clarifies how much money left for security aid to Ukraine
The United States currently has about $9 billion in funds for security and defense assistance to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, as well as the allocation of packages with weapons systems under the presidential drawdown authority.
MoD allocates over UAH 87B for drones this year
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has already allocated over UAH 87 billion for the purchase of drones this year, including UAH 59 billion for DeepStrike UAVs. By the end of the year, this amount will have increased.
PM of Ukraine visited enterprise in Kharkiv region that produces innovative equipment for sappers
During a working visit to Kharkiv region, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited an enterprise that began producing innovative equipment for demining operations after the outbreak of full-scale war and presented gifts to its employees.
04 December 2024
“Firepower fist”: Defense Minister Umerov congratulates missile, artillery troops on professional holiday
The skills of those undergoing military service in missile and artillery units have become a powerful "fire fist" of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
02 December 2024
Almost 70 operators engaged in demining in Ukraine - Shmyhal
Nearly 70 mine action operators and over 4,000 sappers are currently engaged in demining operations in Ukraine.
Demining coalition for Ukraine agrees on nine-year roadmap for assistance
Participants in the ninth meeting of the Demining Coalition, co-chaired by Lithuania and Iceland, discussed Ukraine's needs for equipment and weapons, and also agreed on the Roadmap for Assistance for 2025-2034.
01 December 2024
Zelensky conveys to partners specific needs to strengthen Ukraine's "air shield"
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he conveyed to partners Ukraine’s specific needs to strengthen the nation’s "air shield" against Russian missiles and drones.
29 November 2024
Cabinet allocates UAH 150M for weapons, equipment for Defense Intelligence
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to allocate UAH 150 million collected from intellectual property fees to purchase weapons and equipment for the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense.
Manufacturer to replace batch of faulty 120 mm mortar shells for AFU
A Ukrainian defense plant will replace approximately 24,000 defective 120 mm mortar shells and enhance quality control measures at all stages of production. This decision follows the detection of irregular component performance in November.
28 November 2024
Military official explains changes in basic military training for mobilized personnel
Ukraine’s new basic general military training program for mobilized personnel provides for more time for firing training, tactical preparation, topography, and tactical medicine study.
Air defense systems needed in Ukraine, not in depots - Zelensky following Russian strike
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that during the latest attack, Russia launched at Ukraine nearly 100 kamikaze drones and over 90 missiles of various types, including Kalibrs fitted with cluster munitions targeting civil infrastructure.
27 November 2024
Drones spotted over American bases in UK, again
The U.S. Air Force said that drones have been spotted over its bases in the UK in the past few days.
26 November 2024
Causes of malfunctions in 120mm mortar shells under investigation by interagency commission – MoD
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has been investigating the causes of malfunctions in 120mm mortar shells for the past three weeks and has suspended the use of certain batches of ammunition by the Armed Forces.
Estonia’s defense minister calls for investment in Ukraine's defense industry
Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur has urged Western countries to invest in Ukraine's defense industry.
Ministry of Defense approves portable air defense simulator "Safe Sky" for service
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved the use of the portable simulator "Safe Sky" for training mobile air defense teams. The device is integrated into the weapons the groups use.
Pentagon opens tenders for U.S. military contractors in Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially confirmed it has opened tenders for military contractors, thus, they will be able to repair American equipment and weapon systems in Ukraine.
25 November 2024
Umerov: We count on partners’ initiative in equipping our brigades, battalions
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's Minister of Defense, discussed urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and priority areas of assistance with the defense ministers of Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and Poland during a video conference.
Drone Coalition to donate EUR 1.8B to support Ukraine’s Army next year - MoD
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov says that countries that are part of the International Drone Coalition for Ukraine will allocate EUR 1.8 billion euros to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces this year.
Ukraine, Germany talk cooperation in air defense, armored vehicles’ production
Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration Serhiy Boiev and State Secretary of the German Ministry of Defense Nils Hilmer discussed cooperation in the production of air defense systems and armored vehicles.