Umerov discusses ammunition supply program with Czech DM
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová discussed expanding funding for the Czech Initiative to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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15 March 2025
Umerov discusses Ukraine's priority defense needs with Italian counterpart
Ukrainian Defense Ministers Rustem Umerov and his counterpart Guido Crosetto of Italy discussed Ukraine's priority defense needs during a meeting in Rome.
Share of Ukrainian-made weapons reaches 30%
The trend towards localization and import substitution in the domestic defense industry has led to an increase in the share of Ukrainian production in weapons to 30%.
14 March 2025
Winfly drones accepted for service with Ukraine Army
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved the use of Winfly unmanned aerial vehicles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
13 March 2025
Finland announces new military aid package to Ukraine
On Thursday, March 13, Finland announced its 28th military aid package to Ukraine, totaling approximately 200 million euros ($217.48 million).
12 March 2025
Ukraine seeks cooperation with U.S. on defense innovations
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is interested in collaborating with the United States in the field of defense innovations, according to Deputy Defense Minister Valerii Churkin.
11 March 2025
Ukraine, Finland explore opportunities in defense innovations - MoD
First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, and Minister of Defense of Finland, Antti Häkkinen, met to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and key areas of cooperation.
10 March 2025
Bulgaria's new defense strategy designates Russia as major security threat
Bulgaria's recently adopted defense strategy identifies Russia as a significant threat to national security, and NATO and the European Union – as key guarantors of the nation’s interests.
07 March 2025
Netherlands considering allocating EUR 3.5B in aid to Ukraine in 2026
During parliamentary debates in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated that the country intends to allocate approximately €3.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026, continuing the policy of previous years.
06 March 2025
Norway to increase aid to Ukraine to USD 7.7B
Norway will increase its Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine funding to $7.7 billion this year.
UK speaks with nearly 20 countries on "coalition of the willing" - media
British officials held talks with representatives from about 20 countries interested in creating a "coalition of the willing".
European-led Ukraine Sky Shield plan could halt Russian missile attacks - media
A European air force of 120 fighter jets could be deployed to secure the skies from Russian attacks on Kyiv and western Ukraine without necessarily provoking a wider conflict with Moscow, according to a plan drawn up by military experts.
UK signs GBP 30M to supply attack drones to Ukraine
The UK has signed a deal with UK-US defense technology company Anduril, which will allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to receive more advanced attack drones to fight off Russian aggression in the Black Sea.
Canada ready to join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - Defense Minister
In the event of the deployment of foreign peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, Canada is ready to join the effort.
05 March 2025
Netherlands to invest EUR 700M in drone production, including in Ukraine – PM
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the possibility of investing EUR 700 million in drone production, with part of the investment directed toward Ukraine.
04 March 2025
This year, Ukrainian manufacturers plan to produce over 2.5M drones - PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says this year, Ukrainian manufacturers expect to produce over 2.5 million drones. Last year, over 1 million were manufactured.
03 March 2025
Von der Leyen to present Rearm Europe plan March 4
The European Commission intends to lay out a European rearmament plan before EU member states tomorrow.
02 March 2025
Ukraine proposes defense joint ventures with France using frozen Russian assets – Ukraine’s MoD
Ukraine has proposed to France the establishment of joint weapons production enterprises, funded by interest accrued from frozen Russian assets.
01 March 2025
Ukraine’s MoD accepts for service over 100 units of latest military equipment, weapons in Feb
Throughout February, the Ministry of Defense codified and allowed for service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine more than 100 new models of weapons and military equipment, of which more than 90 percent are produced domestically.
28 February 2025
NASAMS missile manufacturer plans to open company in Ukraine
The Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, which, in particular, manufactures missiles for NASAMS air defense systems, is working on establishing a joint production facility in Ukraine.
Ukraine receives another batch of equipment worth EUR 7.5M from IT coalition
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has received a shipment of equipment valued at approximately €7.5 million from the IT Coalition, funded by the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
27 February 2025
France proposes creating weapons stockpiles in Europe for use in Ukraine
France intends to propose to European countries the creation of shared stockpiles of weapons on European territory, which could be supplied to Ukraine if needed, in order to deter Moscow from launching a new attack.
26 February 2025
To compensate for U.S. aid, Ukraine must strengthen defense industry – expert
To reduce total dependency on international aid, particularly from the United States, Ukraine needs to take three steps to develop its own defense industry.
Czech Republic becomes one of Ukraine’s top three ammunition suppliers
The Czech Republic has joined the United States and the United Kingdom as one of Ukraine’s primary ammunition suppliers.
25 February 2025
Zelensky calls on partners to invest in drone production
As part of the Support Ukraine summit, Ukraine demonstrated UAVs and FPV drones of domestic production to international partners.
24 February 2025
Estonia sending new military aid package to Ukraine
Estonia is delivering a new military aid package to Ukraine, including artillery ammunition and food supplies for Ukrainian soldiers.
22 February 2025
Umerov informs Bundeswehr’s Inspector General about Russia’s preparation of new divisions
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the security situation and Russian military plans with Inspector General of the Bundeswehr General Carsten Breuer, particularly informing him about Russia’s preparation of new divisions.
CinC Syrskyi, Bundeswehr Inspector General discuss weapons, equipment, military training
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with General Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss Ukraine's needs for ammunition, equipment, and military training.
21 February 2025
Third wave to be bigger: Ambassador on Ukrainian Legion volunteers signing new contracts
The next, third, group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers will sign contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 28. It is expected that this time their number will be higher than during the previous two waves.
18 February 2025
Over 500 State Emergency Service employees transfer to combat units
A total of 538 employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) have voluntarily transferred to combat units to defend the country.