The Netherlands, Belgium hand Ukraine two minesweepers
The Netherlands and Belgium have handed over two minesweeping vessels to Ukraine.
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26 June 2025
MoD Ukraine discusses army needs with Norwegian delegation
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Valeriy Churkin held a meeting with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, ivind Van Petersen, emphasized the need of Ukraine’s Defense Forces for additional air and missile defense systems.
25 June 2025
Zelensky discusses with Trump possibility of drone co-producution
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had discussed the joint production of drones with U.S. President Donald Trump in The Hague on June 25.
24 June 2025
Netherlands signs contracts to produce 600,000 drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands has signed contracts to produce 600,000 drones for Ukraine as part of the “Drone Line” project, with deliveries expected to begin this year.
UK to fund purchase of Ukrainian drones for three years under joint production initiative
The United Kingdom will finance the procurement of a wide range of UAVs over the first three years as part of a joint drone production initiative with Ukraine.
Finland preparing EUR 143M military aid package for Ukraine
The Finnish government announced on Monday that it is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 143 million.
Norway to produce uncrewed surface vessels in Ukraine
Norway’s Defence Ministry has announced that the country will develop and produce uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine.
23 June 2025
Ukraine, UK agree on joint drone production – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have agreed on additional measures to jointly produce interceptor drones and long-range drones during their recent meeting.
22 June 2025
Norwegian NASAMS manufacturer opens office in Ukraine
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, known for producing NASAMS air defense systems, has opened an office in Ukraine.
Ukrainian military leadership and Norway’s defense minister discuss bilateral cooperation
In Kyiv, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces General Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Chief of the General Staff Major General Andrii Hnatov held high-level talks with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Onshuus Sandvik to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
Kyiv hands over 2,300 FPV drones and 50 EW systems to Defense Forces
The Kyiv community has handed over more than 2,300 FPV drones, 50 electronic warfare (EW) systems, three reconnaissance UAVs, and communications equipment to Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
21 June 2025
Kyiv region provides new pickup trucks to territorial defense brigade
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has handed over nine new Toyota Hilux pickup trucks to the unmanned aerial vehicle unit of the 114th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade.
20 June 2025
Netherlands names new priority in supporting Ukraine after delivering F-16s
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has stated that drones have become the new priority in supporting Ukraine following the transfer of 24 F-16 fighter jets.
19 June 2025
Ukraine submits quarter of all applications to NATO’s Innovation Challenge on countering fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones
Ukraine submitted nearly a quarter of all entries to the NATO international innovation competition focused on countering FPV drones operating via fiber-optic control.
17 June 2025
Ukraine developing drone interceptors to counter Shahed attacks, Zelensky says
Ukraine is actively working on the development and deployment of drone interceptors to protect its cities from Russian-launched Shahed drones.
Ukraine arms supplies may depend on fall elections, Czech FM says
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has emphasized the importance of continuing the Czech-led arms initiative for Ukraine beyond the upcoming parliamentary elections.
16 June 2025
Germany co-financing three drone production projects in Ukraine – expert
Germany is co-financing three drone production projects in Ukraine, though there are currently no plans to support missile manufacturing.
In UK, Ukrainian military share experience in employing FPV drones
During exercises within the framework of Operation Interflex, Ukrainian military shared experience in using FPV drones in combat.
15 June 2025
Ukraine, Vietnam discuss promising areas of defense partnership
The team of the Ministry of Strategic Industries held a working meeting with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine and Moldova to discuss promising areas of cooperation in the field of defense industries.
Khmelnytskyi nuclear workers raise UAH 51M to power Ukraine’s drone army
Employees of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant have raised over 51 million hryvnias as part of the “Drone Swarm 2.0” project — funds dedicated to purchasing drones for Ukraine’s defenders.
14 June 2025
Ukraine’s Army launches leadership development project for war medics
The Armed Forces launched an educational project aimed at developing leadership competencies in medical unit commanders.
Czech Republic to boost ammunition support for Ukraine and extend initiative into 2026
The Czech Republic is going to deliver even more ammunition to Ukraine this year under its ongoing initiative and aims to continue the effort into 2026.
Ukraine and Czech Republic defense officials discuss ammunition supply financing
Representatives from the Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Czech Republic met in Kyiv to discuss continued funding for ammunition supplies under the Czech initiative.
13 June 2025
“Public intelligence”: Minister praises Ukrainians for using chatbot to help troops
Some 674,000 Ukrainian civilians have already used the e-Enemy chatbot set up to collect data on the movement of Russian military equipment from users all across the frontline areas.
12 June 2025
Ukraine ready to increase drone production by 40% this year but lacks funding – Zelensky
The Ukrainian industry has the capacity to increase drone production by 40% this year, but lacks the necessary funds to do so.
11 June 2025
Ukraine to allocate nearly GBP 1.7B from UK for weapons procurement – PM Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision to allocate nearly £1.7 billion from the United Kingdom for additional arms procurement. This involves RapidRanger air defense systems and lightweight multi-purpose Martlet missiles.
09 June 2025
Israel gives Ukraine old Patriot systems - ambassador
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky says Israel sent Ukraine Patriot air defense systems, received from the United States in the early 1990s.
08 June 2025
Renault in talks with French Defense Ministry to make drones in Ukraine – media
French carmaker Renault SA has held discussions with the French Defense Ministry regarding the production of drones in Ukraine.
07 June 2025
Ukraine awaiting U.S. response to request to purchase air defense systems – Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is still waiting for a response from the United States regarding the proposal to buy air defense systems from them.
06 June 2025
Ukraine, Netherlands sign agreement to fund supplies for AFU
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced the signing of an agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, aimed at strengthening cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry.