Blinken details new $500M defense aid package for Ukraine
The latest defense assistance package for Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Biden on Thursday, is estimated at $500 million.
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13 December 2024
12 December 2024
Biden approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a new security and defense assistance package for Ukraine, which includes additional air defense systems, artillery capabilities, and other types of weaponry.
Multi-layered defense line built in Zaporizhzhia region – President’s Office
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, received a briefing on the security situation in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In particular, the discussion focused on the construction of a multi-layered defense line, including circular defense systems for certain towns in Zaporizhzhia region.
Air defense, frontline stabilization: Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting in Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting in Zaporizhzhia where air defense and stabilization of the frontlines were on top agenda.
Land Forces carry Ukraine’s defense on their shoulders: Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine greeted the Land Forces troops on their professional holiday, noting that they carry the weight of defending Ukraine on their shoulders.
EU allocates EUR 170M to six countries for border protection against Russia, Belarus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €170 million funding package for six European countries bordering Russia and Belarus to strengthen their border security.
11 December 2024
Ukraine can fight until at least mid-2025 without U.S. aid – finance minister
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko stated on Wednesday that Ukraine would be able to continue its fight at least through the first half of 2025 even without support from the United States.
DOS approves sale of F-16 sustainment services, equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of F-16 Sustainment Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $266.4 million.
09 December 2024
Fortifications being erected around Chernihiv
Construction of defense positions and fortification structures is underway around Chernihiv, a regional center northeast of Kyiv.
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.
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.