Luxembourg slating EUR 10M in defense aid to Ukraine
Luxembourg will allocate an additional EUR 10 million to support Ukraine's defense industry.
Defense
30 April 2025
First to confront enemy: Ukraine celebrates Border Guard Day
Ukrainian border guards are always the first to confront the enemy, and now they not only hold the frontier, but also fight side by side with other elements of the Defense Forces.
29 April 2025
Ukraine needs unification of uncrewed systems – deputy defense chief
The technological diversity of unmanned systems produced in Ukraine and employed at the front reduces the effectiveness of their use, so it is necessary to unify them.
AFU using ammunition purchased from Polish PHU Lechmar – Demchenko
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are already using ammunition on the front lines that was purchased by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) from the Polish company PHU Lechmar.
Russia’s military spending reaches USD 149B in 2024 — SIPRI
Russia’s military expenditures in 2024 reached approximately $149 billion, a 38% increase compared to the previous year and double the amount spent in 2015. This figure represents 7.1% of Russia’s GDP and 19% of its total government spending.
28 April 2025
NATO member mulling export of Ukraine’s DELTA battlefield awareness system
Ukraine has received an enquiry regarding the export of Ukraine’s situational awareness system, DELTA, from one of the NATO member states.
Czech initiative: 400K rounds sealed for Ukraine since year-start
As part of the Czech initiative, Ukraine will have received 400,000 large-caliber ammunition rounds as of the end of April.
22 April 2025
New Zealand to continue training Ukrainian troops – PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on April 22 that New Zealand is extending its military assistance in support of Ukraine's self-defense.
18 April 2025
Deputy Defense Minister Boyev discusses cooperation in defense industry with Swedish delegation
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration, Serhii Boyev, met with Brigadier General Johan Axelsson from the Swedish government agency FMV to discuss enhancing collaboration in the defense industry.
Ukraine’s MoD discusses military aid with U.S. congressional delegation
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Serhiy Boyev, met with a bipartisan delegation of the U.S. Congress to brief them on the current situation in Ukraine and the paths toward achieving peace.
17 April 2025
Ukraine’s defense industry operating at only 60% capacity – President
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are not facing a critical shortage of artillery thanks to proper resource allocation and domestic production.
Defense Procurement Agency signs contracts with 76 drone manufacturers
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine’s enterprise, the Defense Procurement Agency, has signed contracts with 76 manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as of today.
16 April 2025
Zelensky: Over 40% of weapons used on battlefield produced in Ukraine
During a ceremony recognizing Ukrainian defense industry workers, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that over 40% of the weapons used on the battlefield are domestically produced.
Ukrainian and Czech defense officials discuss ammunition initiative
During a meeting in Kyiv, officials from the Ukrainian and Czech Ministries of Defense discussed the implementation of the ammunition initiative and assessed prospects for new long-term contracts.
Ukraine’s MoD sends 420,000 UAVs to the frontline
Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Defense, has delivered 420,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the front.
15 April 2025
Ukraine conducts large-scale testing of ground robotic platforms
Fifty teams from the Brave1 cluster carried out testing of ground robotic platforms in conditions close to combat.
14 April 2025
UK provides over EUR 860M to Ukraine through ERA scheme
On April 14, the United Kingdom allocated £752 million (over €868.2 million) to Ukraine through the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) for Ukraine scheme. The funds will be directed toward military equipment, including air defense systems.
13 April 2025
Over 90% of equipment produced by Ukroboronprom either new or modernized
The share of modernized and new equipment currently produced by the enterprises of JSC Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry, UOP) amounts to 96–97%.
11 April 2025
Umerov outlines new aid packages following UDCG meeting
A total of 51 countries have united to support Ukraine, with air defense now being the top priority.
Next Ramstein meeting may take place in Ukraine – Umerov
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is considering the possibility of holding the next meeting of leading countries and participants of the cabability coalitions within the Ramstein format in Ukraine, involving representatives of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the domestic defense industry.
CinC Syrskyi stresses need to enhance protection of weapons, military equipment amid Russian offensive
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, speaking at the conference of the Logistics Forces Command, emphasized the importance of improving logistical and combat support, as well as restoring damaged military equipment, amid ongoing Russian offensive.
Some USD 580M in aid to Ukraine to be announced at Ramstein meeting — Reuters
The countries participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) will announce a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $580 million during their meeting on Friday, April 11.
10 April 2025
Ukraine, Denmark defense ministers discuss investments in Ukrainian defense industry
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's security needs and additional military assistance.
Russia unable to impose demands regarding Ukrainian Army size – deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office
The aggressor state, Russia, will definitely not dictate to Ukraine the conditions regarding the size of the Armed Forces the country should have.
Ukraine and Estonia hold defense forum in Kyiv
The Estonian-Ukrainian defense forum brought together around 30 Estonian companies in Kyiv to enhance collaboration and strengthen the defense capabilities of both nations.
U.S. sends 150 armored vehicles to Ukraine for border guards, police this year
Since the beginning of 2025, the United States has transferred 150 armored MRAP vehicles to Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to protect civilians, and another 40 are in the process of being delivered.
Kallas reaffirms plan to give Ukraine 2M artillery rounds before year-end
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas confirmed the intention to continue engaging closely with member states to ensure the supply of at least 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine before the end of this year.
CinC Syrskyi: Demobilization would mean losing nearly third of army
If the demobilization was carried out without providing the Defense Forces with the necessary number of trained mobilized persons, a third of the army would actually be lost.
08 April 2025
Int’l force in Ukraine: Belgian Foreign Minister reflects on participation options
The Belgian government is exploring several options for engaging in the international effort to ensure that a ceasefire in Ukraine is maintained once it is achieved.