Zelensky: Around 450 drone companies currently operating in Ukraine
Currently, about 450 Ukrainian companies are engaged in drone production, making the sector the largest in Ukraine, thanks in part to significant investment volumes.
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08 February 2026
Ukraine to operate 10 weapons export centers in Europe in 2026 – Zelensky
Ukraine is beginning to export its own defense technologies to Europe. In 2026, ten export centers will be operational, and production of Ukrainian drones will start in Germany in mid-February.
06 February 2026
Canada to supply Ukraine with AIM missiles to counter cruise missiles
Canada will provide Ukraine with AIM missiles to strengthen air defense and counter cruise missile threats. The weapons are already in the process of being delivered to Ukraine.
04 February 2026
Netherlands emerges as one of Ukraine’s leading partners in drone support – Ambassador
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Andriy Kostin, said that the Netherlands is one of the best partner countries in meeting Ukraine’s needs for unmanned systems.
02 February 2026
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to publish Starlink registration instructions for Ukrainian users
In the coming days, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry will publish instructions for Ukrainian users on how to register their Starlink terminals for verification.
30 January 2026
Zelensky details plans to strengthen Ukraine’s small counter-drone air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on strengthening small-scale counter-drone air defense within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Polish Defense Ministers discuss air defense boost, drones, and MiG-29 transfer
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed strengthening air defense, developing drones, and the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
23 January 2026
Share of Ukrainian-made weapons in procurement rises to 82% – Ministry of Defense
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense significantly increased its focus on purchasing domestically produced goods for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Compared to the previous year, the share of weapons, equipment, and ammunition contracted by the Defense Procurement Agency DOT from Ukrainian manufacturers rose from 46% to 82%.
22 January 2026
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.
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.