Canada looking into Ukrainian drones to protect Arctic - ambassador
Amid growing geopolitical tensions around the Arctic, Canada is studying Ukrainian technologies that could be useful for ensuring the security in the region.
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01 June 2025
31 May 2025
Ukrainian Patriots, F-16s, Mirages to connect to NATO's "military Wi-Fi"
Ukrainian Patriot air defense and F-16 and Mirage fighter jets will connect to a single digital system, NATO's so-called "military Wi-Fi".
First batch of Ukrainian UAT-TISA armored vehicles delivered to defense forces
The first batch of UAT-TISA armored vehicles, produced for the Defense Forces of Ukraine, has been delivered to the customer.
30 May 2025
Ukraine's experience in using naval drones would be useful for UK - Lord Ashcroft
Ukraine's utilization of naval drones, such as the Magura, is rewriting the rules of naval warfare and also shaping new standards for the manifestation of naval power in the 21st century.
Missile system designed by HUR downs Russia’s latest jet drone
During an air raid involving Russian drones against Odesa region on May 29, Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed the latest jet drone, launched by Russian invaders, using an anti-aircraft missile system developed by specialists from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (HUR)
Ukraine’s novel surface drones obliterate third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet – expert
Thanks to the effective performance of naval drones, Ukraine destroyed at least a third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
29 May 2025
IT Coalition allocates EUR 1.1B to strengthen defense innovation - Umerov
Member countries of the IT Coalition, under the coordination of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), have provided the Armed Forces of Ukraine with EUR 1.1 billion in financial and material assistance for 2024-2025.
28 May 2025
EUR 5B military aid package: Umerov reveals details of agreements with Germany
The agreements reached during the meeting between the Ukrainian and German defense ministers are designed to significantly bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. They include funding for long-range weapons systems and advanced air defense systems.
Ukraine, Germany sign agreement on financing Ukrainian long-range weapons
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed an agreement in Berlin on Wednesday on financing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine.
Germany to finance production of Ukrainian long-range systems – Merz
Germany will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range weapon systems, and there will be no restrictions on the range of their use.
Kyiv allocates UAH 6B to support defense forces since start of 2025 – Klitschko
Since January 2025, Kyiv has allocated a total of UAH 6 billion to support Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
27 May 2025
Latvia sends 1,500 UAVs to Ukraine as part of ‘Drone Coalition’
Latvia has sent Ukraine a new batch of 1,500 combat drones as part of the international Drone Coalition.
26 May 2025
Sweden contributes over USD 500M to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capability
Sweden has allocated 4.8 billion SEK (over 502 million USD) to bolster Ukraine’s defense.
The Netherlands sends final batch of F-16s to Ukraine
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed the dispatch of the final batch of 24 F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine.
Intelligence reveals Russia’s planned scenario for autumn military exercises in Belarus
During the autumn Russian-Belarusian military exercises in Belarus, a simulated confrontation between two coalitions—Russia and Western countries—will take place.
North Korea sending skilled workers to boost Russia’s war machine – Ukrainian intelligence
North Korea is sending workers to Russia for employment at defense industry enterprises, particularly in the aircraft industry, as well as labor for agriculture and construction.
23 May 2025
Navy general discusses driver training at military centers
In the training of marines, the training of helmsmen who operate small boats - “drivers” - is still relevant. In addition to the Basic combined arms training (BCT), drivers are trained for two weeks in the Navy training centers.
21 May 2025
Ukraine to receive six THeMIS unmanned demining vehicles from Milrem Robotics
Estonian developer of robotics and autonomous systems Milrem Robotics has sold six unmanned ground vehicles THeMIS to the French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels, which will be delivered to Ukraine.
Umerov, Dutch defense minister discuss accelerating military supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans discuss accelerating military supplies to Ukraine and expanding drone production.
17 May 2025
Poland prepares new military aid package for Ukraine - diplomat
Poland is preparing another military aid package for Ukraine worth 200 million euros.
15 May 2025
HUR unveils Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has presented the Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s HUR to host international hackathon for OSINT investigators
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will hold an open hackathon for OSINT investigators from around the world to mark the first anniversary of the War&Sanctions analytical portal.
14 May 2025
Foreigners serving in Ukrainian army can receive combatant status – Ministry of Defense
Foreign nationals and stateless persons serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces or the State Special Transport Service are eligible to obtain the status of a combat participant.
12 May 2025
Zelensky holds Staff meeting, discussing missile program, drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a Staff meeting, with Ukraine’s missile program being one of the key topics discussed.
Ukraine's drone innovations take center stage in Europe
Ukraine has achieved significant progress in developing new weapons to resist Russian aggression. What began as a World War II-style conflict is now evolving into the world’s first full-scale drone war.
10 May 2025
Ukraine, Latvia delegations discuss progress in defense cooperation
Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing joint arms and equipment manufacturing companies with Latvia.
Umerov discusses strategic security projects with German MoD delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the German Ministry of Defense to discuss strategic security projects at the European level.
09 May 2025
European Commissioner Kubilius visits Ukrainian drone manufacturing facility
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology—Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov and European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius visited a Ukrainian drone manufacturing facility.
08 May 2025
Netherlands, Romania to train Ukrainian F-16 technicians
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said the Netherlands and Romania would set up a joint center for training Ukrainian F-16 ground maintenance crews.
07 May 2025
Ukraine working with partners to start production of air defense systems, missiles in Ukraine - Zelensky
Ukraine is working with international partners to localize production of the necessary air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine.