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.
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22 January 2026
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.
Rheinmetall to supply Lynx IFVs to Ukraine
German defense group Rheinmetall will supply Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
Sweden to invest $1.6B in air defense systems
The Swedish government has announced it will spend 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.6 billion) on air defense aimed at primarily protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
10 January 2026
UK allocates £200 million to prepare troops for deployment in Ukraine
The United Kingdom will spend £200 million to prepare its troops for deployment in Ukraine if Russian dictator Putin agrees to a ceasefire.
Sweden delivers 26 Archer self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
Sweden has already supplied Ukraine with 26 Archer self-propelled artillery systems.
09 January 2026
US detains another Russian shadow fleet tanker in Caribbean Sea
The United States has detained another oil tanker, Olina, belonging to Russia's shadow fleet near the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean Sea.
07 January 2026
Military receives more than 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day — Shmyhal
In December–January, the Ministry of Defense reached a high average rate in supplying interceptors to the military — more than 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day.
06 January 2026
Over 1,300 new domestic weapons and equipment introduced in AFU in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense put into service more than 1,300 new types of domestically produced weapons and military equipment, a quarter more than in 2024.
03 January 2026
Ukraine’s MoD attracts over $6B for domestic defense industry in 2025
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense attracted more than $6 billion for the domestic defense-industrial complex in 2025.
02 January 2026
Zelensky proposes Fedorov as new Minister of Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov head the Ministry of Defense.
30 December 2025
Türkiye unveils new ship protection system against homing missiles
Türkiye has unveiled a new missile designed to protect naval platforms from missiles equipped with radio-frequency homing seekers.
MoD reveals contents of soldier’s individual first aid kit
The Ministry of Defense has announced what should be included in a soldier's individual first aid kit (IMMK).
German government says support for Ukraine not decreasing
Comprehensive support for Ukraine from Germany continues and is not being reduced.
25 December 2025
Poland intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
Poland scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea and also recorded the intrusion of aerial balloons into its airspace from Belarus.
22 December 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine already working on domestic air defense production
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the current task is to organize real production of air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine.
21 December 2025
Ukraine builds 2,130 platoon strongpoints in frontline regions – DM Shmyhal
Defensive fortification work continues in Ukraine’s frontline regions, with 2,130 platoon strongpoints already built and more than 3,000 kilometers of anti-tank ditches completed.
07 December 2025
Mobilization issues do not justify attacks on recruitment center servicemen – ombudsperson
Ukraine is currently facing problems with mobilization, and a considerable number of mistakes have already been made in this process, but this does not justify attacks on personnel of military recruitment centers.
01 December 2025
Ukraine, Netherlands sign agreement on joint drone production
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal and Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans have signed an agreement on the joint production of unmanned systems.
Ukraine, Norway launch joint drone production
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Norway’s Defense Minister Tore Sandvik have signed a document on the joint production of Ukrainian drones.
29 November 2025
Ukrainian government launches overhaul of defense planning, expands drone capabilities – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ministry of Defense is preparing updates to key defense planning documents, and emphasized sustained funding for drone programs and support for combat brigades.
20 November 2025
Ukrainian drone operators conduct training for Polish troops
A training session on operating drones, conducted by Ukrainian UAV operators for Polish military personnel, recently took place at the Orzysz training grounds in northeastern Poland.
19 November 2025
Deputy Defense Minister: Ukraine lays groundwork to become security exporter
Ukraine is a promising partner in the field of arms production and has the potential to become a security exporter in the future.
First Skyranger 35 SPAAG on Leopard 1 chassis to arrive in Ukraine next week
The first Skyranger 35 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun mounted on the Leopard 1 tank chassis will be delivered to Ukraine next week.
17 November 2025
Macron, Zelensky sign agreement to strengthen Ukraine's defense sector
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, signed a declaration of intent on cooperation regarding Ukraine's acquisition of French defence equipment.