Estonia’s defense minister calls for investment in Ukraine's defense industry
Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur has urged Western countries to invest in Ukraine's defense industry.
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Ministry of Defense approves portable air defense simulator "Safe Sky" for service
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved the use of the portable simulator "Safe Sky" for training mobile air defense teams. The device is integrated into the weapons the groups use.
Pentagon opens tenders for U.S. military contractors in Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially confirmed it has opened tenders for military contractors, thus, they will be able to repair American equipment and weapon systems in Ukraine.
25 November 2024
Umerov: We count on partners’ initiative in equipping our brigades, battalions
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's Minister of Defense, discussed urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and priority areas of assistance with the defense ministers of Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and Poland during a video conference.
Drone Coalition to donate EUR 1.8B to support Ukraine’s Army next year - MoD
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov says that countries that are part of the International Drone Coalition for Ukraine will allocate EUR 1.8 billion euros to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces this year.
Ukraine, Germany talk cooperation in air defense, armored vehicles’ production
Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration Serhiy Boiev and State Secretary of the German Ministry of Defense Nils Hilmer discussed cooperation in the production of air defense systems and armored vehicles.
24 November 2024
Lithuania delivers new batch of military aid to Ukraine
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced the delivery of a new batch of military aid to Ukraine this week.
23 November 2024
Poland invites Slovakia to join East Shield project
Poland has invited Slovakia to join the East Shield project to build fortifications along the border with Russia and Belarus.
22 November 2024
Government approves plan for implementing Maritime Security Strategy – Umerov
The Cabinet of Ministers of has approved the plan for implementing the Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine, developed by the Ministry of Defense.
Artillery and air defense production: Umerov in Sweden discusses new joint projects
As part of his visit to Stockholm, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with representatives of Swedish defense companies and discussed the implementation of new projects in the areas of military equipment and weapons production.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces plan to switch to corps system - source
Late November, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will present a concept for reform that would switch the force to a corpse structure.
Sweden to finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones – Umerov
Sweden will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones under the Danish model.
Ukraine, Netherlands to deepen cooperation in defense industry
Kyiv hosted the DFNC2: Dutch Edition seminar dedicated to the development of bilateral cooperation between the defense companies of Ukraine and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Fortifications completed in Zhytomyr region bordering Belarus
The construction of fortifications along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border in Zhytomyr region has been completed.
21 November 2024
Ukraine, Finland’s defense ministers discuss strengthening Ukrainian defense capabilities
During a meeting in Copenhagen, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine and his Finnish counterpart Antti Häkkänen discussed the possibilities of strengthening Ukrainian defense capabilities with Finnish defense products.
Umerov discusses deepening cooperation within Victory Plan with Danish MPs
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and members of Parliament of the Kingdom of Denmark discussed enhancing cooperation within the framework of the Victory Plan.
20 November 2024
Umerov holds talks with UK’s Minister of State support for Ukraine Army in 2025
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, and the Minister of State, Deputy Secretary of State for the House of Lords at the UK Ministry of Defense Lord Vernon Coaker discussed in Copenhagen the supply of assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025.
Ukraine, Poland’s defense chiefs talk cooperation in defense industry
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed issues of cooperation, including the training of the Ukrainian military and deepening of cooperation in the field of defense industry.
IT coalition, military training: Ukraine, Estonia’s defense chiefs seal memorandum
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov and his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the two defense ministries.
18 November 2024
Ukraine scales up advanced Neptune missile production - defense chief
This year, Ukrainian manufacturers have already produced the first hundred missiles and have successfully scaled up serial production of R-360 Neptune cruise missiles.
Ukraine could receive 4,000 “mini Tauruses" from Germany - media
Ukraine may receive from Germany 4,000 high-tech EW-proof drones controlled by artificial intelligence. The weapon system has already been used in battles in the south and east of Ukraine.
17 November 2024
Navy commander visits defense positions in Kherson region
Commander of Ukraine’s Naval Forces Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa met with the troops defending Kherson region and discussed options for the further battlefield developments.
Ukraine, NATO agree on final steps for establishing JATEC
Ukraine and NATO have agreed on a course of action for the final phase of establishing the Joint Analysis Training and Education Center (JATEC).
MoD creates new system for intellectual property protection, technology patenting
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has developed a new system for protecting intellectual property and patenting military technologies.
16 November 2024
Czech company donates EUR 700K for anti-tank grenade launchers for Ukraine
Ukraine received more than EUR 700,000 from the Czech company STV GROUP, which will be used for the purchase of anti-tank grenade launchers.
British defense company to produce howitzers for Ukraine
The British company BAE Systems will open a £25 million artillery factory in Sheffield as part of efforts to support Ukrainian forces in the fight against Russia.
Artillery coalition member countries discuss Ukrainian army’s needs until 2027
Member countries of the Artillery Capabilities Coalition in support of Ukraine discussed the coordination of a roadmap containing the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ needs until 2027.
Zelensky: UAH 775B slated in next year’s budget for drone manufacture
President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukrainian budget for 2025 lays down UAH 775 billion for the production of Ukrainian drones.
15 November 2024
Umerov discusses battlefield situation, assistance to Ukraine with Norwegian PM
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the battlefield situation and Ukraine's priority needs with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.