Ukraine creating high tech naval drone for assault operations
The Ukrainian defense firm Military Armored Company HUB is working on the concept of an uncrewed boat capable of destroying sea, ground, and air targets.
Defense
Army receives large batch of Ukraine-made mortars amid risk of production freeze
The Ukrainian Armored Vehicles producer has fulfilled another order for the supply of MP-120 mortars to the Army in the wake of concerns about further production.
24 March 2025
Ukraine’s Air Force assesses pace of F-16, Mirage deliveries
Ukraine's partner states within the aviation coalition are adhering to their commitments regarding the supply of combat aircraft and the training of Ukrainian pilots.
Ukrainians actively helping Army via enemy spotting chatbot - Vice PM
Citizens send hundreds of messages every week through the "e-Voroh" (e-Enemy) chatbot, which prove the platform’s effectiveness.
22 March 2025
Czechia to expand cooperation with Ukrainian manufacturer of Bren-2 assault rifles
Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin showcased the operations of a Ukrainian enterprise assembling Bren-2 rifles under a Ceska Zbrojovka license to Czech President Petr Pavel and signed several agreements to further the partnership.
21 March 2025
Zelensky: We don’t see UN as alternative to contingent or security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he does not see the UN as an alternative to an international contingent deployed in Ukraine or security guarantees provided to the nation.
Zelensky announces "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Paris to discuss international congintent for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the "Coalition of the Willing" summit will be held in Paris next week, where the format and composition of the future international force that could be deployed in Ukraine and security guarantees for the country will be on the agenda.
20 March 2025
Zelensky urges EU leaders to slate EUR 5B for artillery rounds as soon as possible
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European Union leaders to allocate EUR 5 billion for artillery rounds to be handed over to Ukraine as soon as possible.
Commissioner Dombrovskis in Kyiv: EU to integrate Ukraine into mechanism of strengthening European defense
As part of EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) initiative, Ukraine’s defense industry will be able to be engaged on equal footing with those of EU member states.
19 March 2025
Zelensky, Stubb meet with Finnish defense companies executives
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Finland Alexander Stubb held a meeting with executives of Finnish companies in the defense industry, mining, energy, and telecommunications sectors.
Ukrainian, U.S. defense companies upgrading Ukraine's air defense assets - MoD
Representatives from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Air Force, Ministry of Strategic Industries, Ukrainian and American defense firms discussed the organization of repair and modification of some Ukrainian air defense systems.
Ukrainian minister invites Finnish companies to launch production in Ukraine
Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin discussed with Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen the prospects for Finnish companies to launch production in Ukraine.
NATO Political Committee discusses Ukraine's needs toward sustainable peace
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boiev and participants in the NATO Political Committee meeting discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities as a guarantee of lasting peace.
18 March 2025
Estonia to slate at least 5% of GDP for defense in 2026
The Estonian government has agreed to increase defense spending in 2026 to at least 5 percent of the gross domestic product.
Zelensky: Ukraine currently seeing no serious arms shortage
President Volodymyr Zelensky says there is no serious shortage of weapons in the Ukrainian Army at the moment. At the same time, Ukraine is increasing its own ammunition production.
17 March 2025
Berlin details EUR 3B military aid package for Ukraine
The EUR 3 billion defense assistance package to Ukraine, which is expected to be unblocked in the coming days, provides for the supply of equipment and materiel in both the short and longer term.
Starmer ready to put British troops in Ukraine for years - media
The head of the UK government, Keir Starmer, is ready to deploy thousands of British soldiers in Ukraine for years to maintain a ceasefire and deter another Russian invasion.
16 March 2025
Good results in securing artillery contracts – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced positive results in artillery contracting and the delivery of additional shells for Ukraine's Defense Forces.
General Staff dwells on tasks set before new chief
Major General Andriy Hnatov has been tasked with increasing the efficiency of the command vertical in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including in the process of reorganization and implementing the corps-based structure.
Zelensky appoints Andriy Hnatov as new Chief of General Staff
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Anatoliy Barhylevych from the post of Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces of Ukraine, appointing Andriy Hnatov as his successor.
Umerov discusses support and joint strategic projects with Norwegian PM
During his visit to Norway, Rustem Umerov discussed with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre the strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities and the strengthening of the European security system.
Moscow has no say if Ukraine asks allied troops to deploy on its territory - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron believes Russia has no say in the issue of European troops being deployed in Ukraine, and its refusal to accept the 20-day ceasefire agreed upon in Saudi Arabia indicates insincerity of intentions.
15 March 2025
Umerov discusses ammunition supply program with Czech DM
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová discussed expanding funding for the Czech Initiative to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Umerov discusses Ukraine's priority defense needs with Italian counterpart
Ukrainian Defense Ministers Rustem Umerov and his counterpart Guido Crosetto of Italy discussed Ukraine's priority defense needs during a meeting in Rome.
Share of Ukrainian-made weapons reaches 30%
The trend towards localization and import substitution in the domestic defense industry has led to an increase in the share of Ukrainian production in weapons to 30%.
14 March 2025
Winfly drones accepted for service with Ukraine Army
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved the use of Winfly unmanned aerial vehicles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
13 March 2025
Finland announces new military aid package to Ukraine
On Thursday, March 13, Finland announced its 28th military aid package to Ukraine, totaling approximately 200 million euros ($217.48 million).
12 March 2025
Ukraine seeks cooperation with U.S. on defense innovations
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is interested in collaborating with the United States in the field of defense innovations, according to Deputy Defense Minister Valerii Churkin.
11 March 2025
Ukraine, Finland explore opportunities in defense innovations - MoD
First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, and Minister of Defense of Finland, Antti Häkkinen, met to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and key areas of cooperation.