Defense

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 13-19, 2025

Two German Patriot batteries deployed in Poland to protect Ukraine aid hub - Pistorius

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the deployment of two Patriot missile batteries near the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport, where the international hub for aid for Ukraine operates.

CinC: Finding commanders only problem with creating new brigades

The only problem with creating new brigades is finding trained commanders who can lead the troops.

Syrskyi on faith in victory: “Still there, we've been in worse situations”

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says he hasn't lost faith in victory as Ukraine’s Defense Forces has been in worse situations since war-start.

Ukraine has capacity, capabilities to produce own missile complexes - CinC

Ukraine has the capacity and capabilities to create its own missile complexes and air defense systems.

CinC Syrskyi discusses expansion of Ukraine's air defense capabilities with Canada’s counterpart

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held discussions with General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air and missile defense systems.

CinC says Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry

The transfer of highly qualified Air Force specialists to Ukraine’s infantry is prohibited by the order of the Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

DM discusses arms supply, production with Chief of Canadian Defense Staff

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Canadian Chief of Defense Staff General Jennie Carignan, during which the parties discussed cooperation in the field of arms supply and production.

Military aid package from Italy already on its way to Ukraine - Umerov

Another military aid package from Italy is already on its way to Ukraine, including modern weapons that will help the Defense Forces deliver powerful strikes against the enemy.

Britain to send 150 artillery barrels, new mobile air defense system to Ukraine

The United Kingdom is sending 150 artillery barrels produced by Sheffield Forgemasters and a new Grateful mobile air defense system specifically designed to meet Ukraine’s needs.

Germany hands over nearly 100 vehicles to Ukraine’s National Guard and National Police

The German government has provided nearly 100 vehicles to the units of Ukraine’s National Police and National Guard, intended for maintaining public order and protecting critical infrastructure in the country.

Umerov, Latvian Saeima speaker discuss drone production

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a delegation from Latvia’s Saeima led by Speaker Daiga Mierina discussed strengthening cooperation in the production and use of drones.

Ukraine expects Germany to join ZBROYARI project

Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius have discussed the involvement of the German side in the ZBROYARI: Manufacturing Freedom initiative.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 6-12, 2025

Pistorius on deploying foreign troops in Ukraine: all options being considered but not discussed

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not discuss the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv, as this is a matter of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and other countries.

Strengthening air defense, addressing glide bombs issue: Umerov meets with German counterpart Pistorius

At a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, and his German colleague Boris Pistorius discussed strengthening the countries' strategic partnership in protecting the sky over Ukraine.

Ukraine’s MoD calls on Ramstein nations to invest in Ukrainian defense industry

Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration Serhiy Boiev has called on members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) to invest in Ukraine's defense-industrial complex.

Replacement of defective 120mm mortars underway – Smetanin

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has received 32,400 120mm mortars to replace 54,000 defective ones that were withdrawn. The manufacturer corrected all deficiencies at its own expense.

Europe must strengthen cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry – Pistorius

Europe should explore opportunities for providing long-term military support to Ukraine, including through cooperation with its defense industry.

Umerov hopes for increased assistance from UK

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov hopes for increased military, political, and economic assistance from Britain this year.

Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer

Ukraine has become the first user of the new RCH 155 wheeled howitzer after Germany sent it their latest artillery system.

Expert on Waltz’s calls to lower draft age in Ukraine: Same kind of populism as in Biden’s team

Donald Trump's team, like Joe Biden's adminstration, is calling on Ukraine to lower the mobilization age to 18 in order to shift responsibility for the war onto Ukraine, believes Oleksandr Kraiev, an expert at the Ukrainian Prism Foreign Policy Council.

Russia conducts hybrid operations in Baltic Sea area on daily basis - Pistorius

Russian carries out hybrid attacks against Western nations in the Baltic Sea practically every day, and NATO will stand united to address the issue.

Government provides additional funding for 100 combat brigades in December — PM

In December 2024, the government provided additional funding for 100 combat brigades, allocating 25-27 million UAH for each. The process of additional financing for the brigades will continue in January.

Zelensky: Additional support packages worth $2B agreed at Ramstein

President Volodymyr Zelensky says during today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, additional support packages worth $2 billion were approved.

Norway to provide over EUR 2B in military aid to Ukraine in 2025 - Umerov

Norway will provide the largest military aid package to Ukraine in its history this year as the volume will reach over EUR 2 billion.

Ramstein: Canada lays down over $300M in security aid to Ukraine

Canada will allocate CAD 440 million (nearly US$330 million) for military assistance to Ukraine.

Warsaw preparing another package of security aid for Kyiv

Poland is now preparing another package of defense assistance to Ukraine.

Norway slates over $60M to buy drones for Ukraine

Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said during the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Thursday that his country has allocated 700 million Norwegian kroner (about $61.3 million) within a drone procurement initiative for Ukraine.