Defense chief Umerov optimistic about drone procurement plans
This year, the Defense Procurement Agency at the Ministry of Defense intends to contract hundreds of thousands of unmanned aerial systems.
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01 February 2024
31 January 2024
Dutch defense chief "sure" Ukraine to receive F-16s before year-end
The Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, said Ukraine could receive F-16 already this year.
Ukraine, U.S. sign memo on strengthening control over defense aid
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov met with the U.S. DoD Inspector General Robert Storch in Kyiv.
Ukraine to receive million projectiles from EU in March or in following months – MoD Latvia
EU nations should reassess their ammo stocks and continue efforts to increase their defense industry capabilities to meet their commitment to supply one million artillery rounds to Ukraine, if not by the end of March, then in the coming months.
Germany hands over another defense aid package to Ukraine
Germany delivered another batch of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes armored vehicles, missiles, other ammunition, and more.
Ukraine working on various options for obtaining ammunition - Kuleba
Ukraine is exploring various ways of getting the required ammunition from international partners because there is no situation that does not have a solution.
19 January 2024
"Artillery Coalition": Ukraine’s MoD awaiting more weapons systems
Representatives from 22 countries took part in the meeting of the international "Artillery Coalition", held in Paris. The parties discussed strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and donating new artillery systems to the embattled nation.
10 January 2024
Lithuania endorses long-term military aid package worth EUR 200M for Ukraine
The Republic of Lithuania has endorsed a long-term military assistance package for Ukraine, totaling EUR 200 million. The Lithuanian side will send ammunition, generators and detonation systems to Ukraine as soon as this January, as well as M577 armored personnel carriers in February.
03 January 2024
Norway sending two F-16s to Denmark for Ukraine’s pilot training
Norway will send two of its F-16 fighter jets to Denmark to contribute to the training of Ukrainian war pilots.
28 December 2023
Zelensky: Ukrainian defense industry can enter TOP-10 defense complexes in the world
The Ukrainian defense industry is not just being restored - it is becoming as productive as it needs to be for a modern, technological war.
26 December 2023
Six Ukrainian war pilots complete F-16 basic training in UK
The first group of six Ukrainian pilots have undergone basic training to fly F-16 fighter jets with Royal Air Force instructors and are now piloting these warplanes in Denmark as part of the preparation for combat.
24 December 2023
Ukrainian drone manufacturers working at “tremendous pace” - minister
The Ministry of Defense aims to provide the military with the maximum number of drones as manufacturers are working at a “tremendous pace”.
23 December 2023
Biden signs U.S. defense budget bill, with $300M for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA-2024), which also provides for the allocation of about $300 million in assistance for Ukraine.
21 December 2023
Finland sends additional military assistance to Ukraine
The Finnish Government has endorsed the allocation of the 21st military assistance package for Ukraine amid the Russian full-scale invasion.
Umerov presents to G7 Ambassadors Defense Ministry’s priorities for 2024
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine briefed the ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries on the results of his team's 100 days in office and priorities for the next year to the ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries.
20 December 2023
First Ukrainian pilots to arrive for training in France in early 2024
Next year France will provide training to Ukrainian pilots and continue training courses for Ukrainian servicemen while also sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
19 December 2023
Ukraine waiting for Patriot system personally from Scholz – Zelensky
Germany and its Chancellor Olaf Scholz are providing significant aid to Ukraine. In particular, the Ukrainian side is waiting for another Patriot surface-to-air missile system to be delivered personally from Chancellor Scholz.
UK, Ukraine planning to sign 10-year security pact – The Telegraph
In the coming weeks, Ukraine and the United Kingdom are planning to sign a 10-year security pact, as part of which Britain will use its naval experience to help Ukraine control the Black Sea.
14 December 2023
Ukraine, Estonia’s defense chiefs discuss defense procurement cooperation, battlefield situation, aid
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine discussed with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur cooperation in the field of defense procurement and the possibility of establishing joint ventures with Estonian defense companies.
Defense minister Umerov announces Japanese-Ukrainian conference on setting up joint defense firms
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine discussed with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda the issue of cooperation in the IT and demining coalitions, and also called on Japanese hi tech, electronics, and robotics companies to cooperate with the Ukrainian defense sector.
13 December 2023
Germany to deliver second Patriot system to Ukraine before year-end - Scholz
The second Patriot air defense system to arrive in Ukraine from Germany before the end of this month to protect the Ukrainian sky from Russian strikes.
12 December 2023
Minister Umerov: Ukraine considers obtaining not only F-16s but other fighter jets as well
In the short run, Ukraine is focused on the supply of F-16 fighter aircraft but, in the medium term, the country is analyzing different platforms to stay ahead of the enemy.
Canadian military show training of Ukrainian defenders
The Canadian Armed Forces have shown how they are providing military training to Ukrainian warriors.
10 December 2023
Sweden’s Gripen jets for Ukraine still on table – Air Force spox
There is a possibility that Sweden will transfer Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, which Ukrainian pilots have already tested. That’s in addition to the F-16s Ukraine is expected to receive from foreign parnters.
07 December 2023
Minister Umerov holds meeting with Cavoli, Aguto
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has met with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the United States European Command, General Christopher Cavoli and Commander of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Antonio Aguto.
Umerov, Pritzker discuss joint production of weapons, equipment by Ukraine, USA
Together with Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has held a meeting with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker.
U.S. investment in defense contracts for Ukraine reaches $27B - Austin
The U.S. has already invested tens of billions of dollars in its own defense industry for the production of the most critical weapons for Ukraine, in order to strengthen the potential of the Armed Forces today, as well as the ability to deter Russian aggression in the future.
23 November 2023
Ivano-Frankivsk regional authorities allocate UAH 12.5M to build up air defenses
A total of UAH 12.5 million has been allocated from the regional budget to build up air defenses in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
22 November 2023
Bulgarian parliament approves donation of armored vehicles to Ukraine
The People's Assembly of Bulgaria at its meeting on Wednesday ratified the agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the provision of armored vehicles and corresponding weapons and spare parts to Ukraine.