UK to provide Ukraine with £225M defense package
The United Kingdom will send a £225 million ($286 million) military aid package to Ukraine, focusing on bolstering its navy and air defense capabilities.
Defense
MoD approves silent transporter for use by AFU
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for supply the CRAB-LS, a domestically produced universal ground robotic system, for use by the Armed Forces.
“Arsenal” section launched on MoD website for arms manufacturers
A special information section, Arsenal, is now available on the website of the Ministry of Defense designed for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment.
18 December 2024
Umerov, UK Defense Secretary discuss joint production of air defense systems
At a meeting in Kyiv with UK Secretary of State for Defense John Healey, Rustem Umerov discussed the possibility of financing joint defense projects, in particular through proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
17 December 2024
Army receives over 1.3M drones since war-start - MoD
Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has transferred over 1.3 million unmanned aerial vehicles to the Defense Forces, actively continuing such deliveries.
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with 20 more Marder IFVs
Germany’s arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will transfer 20 more Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine next year.
State Logistics Operator announces procurement of fuel and lubricants for AFU
The State Logistics Operator (DOT) has announced its first procurement of fuel and lubricants for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2025.
16 December 2024
Ukraine MoD greenlights use of new Sova 10 drone
The Ministry of Defense has approved for use in the Defense Forces a new Ukrainian-made SOVA 10 unmanned aerial vehicle.
14 December 2024
MoD discusses plans to assist Ukraine in 2025 with Nordic-Baltic states
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev discussed with ambassadors and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Sweden the priorities of military and financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025.
Umerov discusses training of strategic reserve brigades with Commissioner Kubilius
During a meeting in Kyiv, Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius outlined new areas of cooperation and discussed the training of strategic reserve brigades with the help of EU partners.
13 December 2024
Finland approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
Finland has approved its 26th defense assistance package for Ukraine and has already started working on the next one.
Biden Administration accelerates arms deliveries to Ukraine amid Trump's statements – CNN
The Biden administration is taking steps to speed up the delivery of arms packages to Ukraine, ensuring their arrival before the potential inauguration of Donald Trump.
AFU report no problems with fortifications across all fronts
Deputy Chief of Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Volodymyr Husar, assured that there are currently no problems with fortification on any front.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister highlights IT Coalition achievements
Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, has shared the 2024 accomplishments of the IT Coalition established to support Ukraine.
Czech MoD reports on volume of military aid to Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine the Czech Republic has donated to Kyiv weapons and ammunition from own army stocks worth 7.3 billion Czech crowns (EUR 291.5 million).
Procurement of defense goods by border guards - clarification
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine released a clarification on being delegated authority to procure defense goods worth UAH 23 billion, aiming to dispel a number of myths in this regard.
Cooperation between European, Ukrainian defense industries vital for strengthening EU defense capabilities - PM
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius at a meeting in Kyiv on December 13 cooperation between the defense industries of Ukraine and the EU.
Ukrainian gunsmiths upgrade M113 APC with remotely controlled combat module
Ukrainian arms producers have manufactured and installed a remotely controlled module involving 14.5mm and 7.62mm machine guns on an M113 armored personnel carrier.
Blinken details new $500M defense aid package for Ukraine
The latest defense assistance package for Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Biden on Thursday, is estimated at $500 million.
12 December 2024
Biden approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a new security and defense assistance package for Ukraine, which includes additional air defense systems, artillery capabilities, and other types of weaponry.
Multi-layered defense line built in Zaporizhzhia region – President’s Office
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, received a briefing on the security situation in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In particular, the discussion focused on the construction of a multi-layered defense line, including circular defense systems for certain towns in Zaporizhzhia region.
Air defense, frontline stabilization: Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting in Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting in Zaporizhzhia where air defense and stabilization of the frontlines were on top agenda.
Land Forces carry Ukraine’s defense on their shoulders: Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine greeted the Land Forces troops on their professional holiday, noting that they carry the weight of defending Ukraine on their shoulders.
EU allocates EUR 170M to six countries for border protection against Russia, Belarus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €170 million funding package for six European countries bordering Russia and Belarus to strengthen their border security.
11 December 2024
Ukraine can fight until at least mid-2025 without U.S. aid – finance minister
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko stated on Wednesday that Ukraine would be able to continue its fight at least through the first half of 2025 even without support from the United States.
DOS approves sale of F-16 sustainment services, equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of F-16 Sustainment Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $266.4 million.
09 December 2024
Fortifications being erected around Chernihiv
Construction of defense positions and fortification structures is underway around Chernihiv, a regional center northeast of Kyiv.
Estonia already provided almost EUR 542M in defense support to Ukraine - Shmyhal
Estonia's defense support for Ukraine amounts to almost EUR 542 million, or 1.4% of the country's GDP.
08 December 2024
AFU Turns 33: A Path Form a Million-Strong Army Back to a Million-Strong Army
The recent history of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the record of an amazing path through transformations to victories. Currently 91.5% of the Ukrainians have trust in their army!