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16 November 2024

12:10

Zelensky: UAH 775B slated in next year’s budget for drone manufacture

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukrainian budget for 2025 lays down UAH 775 billion for the production of Ukrainian drones.

15 November 2024

12:44

Umerov discusses battlefield situation, assistance to Ukraine with Norwegian PM

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the battlefield situation and Ukraine's priority needs with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

05:39

Pentagon vows to keep rolling out aid to Ukraine while refilling own reserves

The U.S. Department of Defense is determined to ensure the delivery of security aid to Ukraine, previously approved by Congress, until the term of the current administration expires, but will allocate packages as soon as own reserves are refilled.

14 November 2024

23:44

Ukraine’s Anne of Kyiv Brigade completing training in France

In the east of France, the training course for the Ukrainian infantry brigade, which now bears the name of Anne of Kyiv, is nearing completion. The corresponding commitment to train and arm several thousand Ukrainian soldiers on French territory had been undertaken by the country's president, Emmanuel Macron.

22:02

Ukraine, Norway’s defense chiefs talk bilateral cooperation

During a visit to Norway, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov discussed the issue of bilateral cooperation with his Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram.

01:30

Military may receive transfer decisions within 72 hours with Army+ app – MoD

Deputy Minister of Defense for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitization Kateryna Chernohorenko emphasized that the use of the Army+ app for military personnel will speed up the process of transferring from one unit to another.

13 November 2024

19:38

Ukraine, Norway sign defense cooperation agreement

The Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) have signed a cooperation agreement.

10:38

Ukraine receives 83% of promised ammunition, 67% of air defense systems since spring – Pentagon

Since April of this year, following additional funding approved by Congress, the United States has delivered to Ukraine 83% of the promised ammunition, 67% of the pledged air defense systems, and 60% of firepower capabilities from its own stockpiles by October.

12 November 2024

02:32

Rheinmetall, ICEYE provide Ukraine with satellite imagery support

German defense company Rheinmetall and satellite company ICEYE have reported initial successes in their joint effort to support Ukraine with satellite imagery. This collaboration, which began in September 2024, is aimed at enhancing Ukraine's intelligence capabilities.

11 November 2024

12:45

Ukrainian manufacturers showcase first analogues of Chinese Mavic drone

Ukrainian manufacturers have showcased unique UAVs for reconnaissance and targeting, which are the first analogues of the Chinese Mavic drone widely used on the frontlines.

10 November 2024

18:00

France to hand Ukraine dozen Scalp missiles

France will donate to Ukraine nearly 10 more long-range Scalp missiles allowing Ukraine to deliver strikes behind the front line.

09 November 2024

20:48

Ukrainian arms manufacturers surpass milestone of 100 missile units – Zelensky

This year, Ukrainian arms manufacturers have surpassed the milestone of producing the first 100 units of missile armament.

08 November 2024

02:30

Ukraine actively developing anti-drone tech - Vice PM

Ukraine actively employs strategic radio-electronic jamming (e-warfare) when repelling Russian drone attacks, increasing the volume of available technologies to counter UAVs.

07 November 2024

20:13

Umerov and Barhylevych meet with military to discuss army needs

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Anatoliy Barhylevych discussed with the military the current needs of the army and further steps in its modernization.

14:27

Ukrainian-made armored vehicle UAT-TISA approved for combat use

The Ministry of Defense codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces the UAT-TISA armored vehicle made in Ukraine.

06 November 2024

08:04

Group of Ukrainian Navy cadets complete training in Bulgaria under NATO program

Seven cadets from the Institute of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine completed a training course at the Academy in Bulgaria as part of the Nato-Deep-Ukraine program.

05:43

Zhytomyr sends batch of drones to Ukrainian military

Zhytomyr has handed over a batch of drones worth more than UAH 1.3 million to the Ukrainian military.

05 November 2024

19:00

Over 500 Ukrainians from 30 countries apply for “Ukrainian Legion” being formed in Poland

As of early November, more than 500 applications from 30 countries have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion, a military unit currently being built up in Poland from among Ukrainian volunteers living abroad.

12:20

Ukrainian Legion to begin training in Poland by end of year

The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion will commence training at a Polish training ground by the end of this year.

10:00

Australia donating 14 boats to strengthen Ukraine’s maritime defenses

Australia will provide Ukraine with 14 highly-maneuverable rigid hull boats as part of defense assistance.

04 November 2024

20:49

Ukraine, Lithuania sign memorandum on joint production of drones

The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania Rustem Umerov and Laurinas Kasciunas and Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin signed a memorandum on the joint production of UAVs, ammunition, and EW equipment.

19:53

Strong defense of Allies and assistance to Ukraine crucial for NATO's security - Rutte

Strengthening the national defense of Allied nations and further military aid to Ukraine is not always easy for governments, but these two areas are crucial for NATO's security.

14:24

Innovatations critical for Ukraine’s Army presented at "Sikorsky Challenge 2024"

In Kyiv, at the "Sikorsky Challenge 2024: Innovations for Peace and Security of Ukraine" festival, startups capable of strengthening Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine by ensuring technological dominance on the battlefield showcased their projects.

14:03

Frontline developments, Kursk raid, drone production: Zelensky Supreme CinC Staff meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, where the reports from the key frontline axes was reviewed, a report on the ongoing raid into Russia’s Kursk region was heard, and the domestic production of unmanned systems was discussed.

02 November 2024

21:00

Military medics not being turned into infantry - General Staff

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, decided to strengthen medical services in the combat zone, therefore medical personnel from health care facilities will be involved.

11:00

CinC Syrskyi discusses with U.S. counterpart Brown Ukraine’s needs to repel Russian onslaught

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed with his colleague from the United States, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown, the needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine to repel Russian attacks.

01 November 2024

14:22

MoD official discusses investments in Ukrainian defense industry with U.S. delegation

Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boiev discussed with the delegation from the United States the investments to increase capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry.