Austin, Umerov talk Ukraine Army’s priority needs
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a phone call with with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed priority security assistance to Ukraine.
Defense
14 August 2024
13 August 2024
Demining coalition: Ukraine, Lithuania defense ministers sign agreement
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and the Republic of Lithuania, Rustem Umerov and Laurynas Kasčiūnas, have signed an agreement on cooperation within the Demining Coalition.
12 August 2024
MoD working with U.S. Office of Inspector General to improve internal audit
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine discussed with representatives from the U.S. Office of Inspector General specific measures to increase the effectiveness of utilization of international security assistance to ensure the required capabilities of the Armed Forces.
11 August 2024
Recruiting more soldiers without sufficiently arming them makes no sense - defense expert
Amid the need to boost military recruitment of Ukraine, it is critical to ensure supplies of more weaponry and military equipment to sustain the force.
10 August 2024
General Staff shows Danish instructors training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted a video showing NATO instructors from Denmark teach Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets.
Ukraine’s MoD accepts for service 70 new samples of munitions for UAVs
From the start of 2024, the Ministry of Defense codified and approved for use in the Defense Forces 70 samples of munitions for unmanned aerial vehicles, including 20 in July alone.
Lithuania sending Ukraine another "robust" batch of defense aid
In August, the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania will provide Ukraine with a new package of military assistance, which will include, among other items, short-range air defense systems.
U.S. announces $125M security assistance package for Ukraine
The Joe Biden Administration has announced another package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of $125 million.
Azov fighters test out new Ukrainian-made armored vehicle
Soldiers from the Azov 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard tested a new armored vehicle, Inguar-3, produced in Ukraine.
Ukraine Army lawyers complete training course together with DIILS
Lawyers from Ukraine’s Armed Forces completed a training course jointly with the U.S. Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.
09 August 2024
Syrskyi, Cavoli discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the issue of strengthening Ukraine's air defense in a phone call with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, EUCOM Commander General Christopher Cavoli.
08 August 2024
Defense Ministry unveils Army+ app to cut paperwork for Ukraine's military
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has presented the Army+ application that introduces the digitization of document flow in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
07 August 2024
Partners should give Ukraine long-range missiles such as Taurus for F-16s - German MP
The fighter jets Ukraine received a powerful contribution to Ukraine’s defenses but much will depend on the weapons that partners donate for the F-16s, which should include Germany’s Taurus missiles.
02 August 2024
National Guard commander visits recruits on training in Germany
The Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, visited Guardsmen undergoing training on German soil.
Corvette for Ukraine’s Navy launched in Istanbul
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov took part in the solemn launching ceremony for the Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi Ada-class covrvette, which is being built at the STM shipyard for the Ukrainian Navy.
30 July 2024
Ukraine’s MoD accepts for service five models of armored vehicles since year-start
In the first half of 2024, the Ministry of Defense codified and approved for use by the Armed Forces five types of armored vehicles intended for various purposes.
29 July 2024
U.S. rolls out new $200M defense aid package for Ukraine
The Joe Biden Administration announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine in the amount of up to $200 million under the Presidential Drawdown Authority.
Germany details latest aid package for Ukraine
A new package of security assistance from Germany has already been delivered to Ukraine.
26 July 2024
This summer Ukraine to receive Leopard 2A4 tanks, paid for by the Netherlands, Denmark
Fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine as early as this summer.
25 July 2024
Poland sending 45th package of defense aid to Ukraine - Ambassador Zvarych
Warsaw is now providing its 45th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes a significant amount of ammunition.
Spain to donate Hawk air defense battery to Ukraine this September
The Ministry of Defense of Spain will hand over to Ukraine an additional battery of Hawk air defense systems as early as this September.
22 July 2024
Ukrainian defenders learning to operate Starstreak air defense system in UK
Ukrainian recruits, guided by UK instructors, are undergoing training on British soil, aiming to master the Starstreak man-portable anti-aircraft missile system.
21 July 2024
Poland’s ex-defense chief explains how his nation can help Ukraine in terms of F-16s
Poland can help Ukraine F-16 maintenance because it has the appropriate infrastructure to this end, as well as with their physical transfer to Ukraine.
18 July 2024
Ukraine’s DELTA battlefield management system passes NATO-standard cybersecurity test
The DELTA combat system has successfully passed the inspection of a leading international information security consulting company, confirming the compliance of its integrated information protection system with the established requirements.
17 July 2024
Ukraine testing drone integration into general Army system
On one of the training grounds of the Armed Forces, tests are being run of the complex use of uncrewed systems for their integration into the general system of combat units.
Ukrainian startups creating army of robots to repel Russia - media
Ukrainian startups are successfully creating low-cost robots for combat missions, demining, battlefield evacuation, carrying equipment, and other tasks.
16 July 2024
Ukraine's combat performance using kamikaze UAVs impresses – ASELSAN CEO
The statistics of the use of unmanned kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles by Ukraine are impressive as they destroyed more tanks on the battlefield than anti-tank missiles did.
15 July 2024
MoD reports on creation of JATEC following NATO summit
Following the meeting of the NATO North Atlantic Council at the summit in Washington, the Declaration on the establishment of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC) was adopted.
France strictly complies with commitments regarding Mirage fighter jet supplies - ambassador
France clearly adheres to its obligations regarding military support to Ukraine, in particular the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 aircraft. Crew training will last several months.