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.
Defense
21 December 2023
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.
20 November 2023
Umerov, Austin discuss Ukraine’s battlefield needs
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin have met and discussed Ukraine’s plans regarding its further struggle against Russian armed aggression, as well as the current and future battlefield needs and how to fulfill them.
Pentagon chief to discuss battlefield capabilities with Ukrainian leadership
During a visit to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin will engage in high-level talks with Ukrainian leadership.
18 November 2023
British farmers, volunteers deliver 35 off-roaders for Ukraine Army to Lviv region
British farmers and volunteers have personally delivered 35 off-road vehicles to the Lviv region to hand them over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
17 November 2023
Netherlands to provide additional EUR 2B in military aid to Ukraine
The Netherlands is planning to send a new military aid package to Ukraine, totaling more than EUR 2 billion.
16 November 2023
Ukrainian, Italian defense ministers discuss military aid, joint production in Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto have discussed military aid and cooperation with Italian manufacturers for joint production in Ukraine.
14 November 2023
Rheinmetall to supply 25 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine
Germany’s arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing to supply 25 Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks to Ukraine.
13 November 2023
Dutch defense chief remembers fallen war pilot “Juice” at F-16 training center opening
During the opening of the training center for F-16 pilots in Romania, the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, in her speech mentioned the Ukrainian pilot Andriy Pilshchykov, who died as a result of a plane crash in Zhytomyr region on August 25.
United Kingdom sends winter clothing, kit to Ukrainian military
The United Kingdom has provided Ukrainian forces with winter clothing and kit.
04 November 2023
Sweden sends Archer howitzers to Ukraine
On Friday, the Swedish Defence Ministry officially confirmed that the Archer self-propelled howitzers had been sent to Ukraine.
03 November 2023
Ukraine’s drone manufacturers merging, scaling up, and that’s a good thing – General Staff
There are many drone manufacturers in Ukraine, and the process of scaling up production has a positive effect.
United States announces new security assistance package worth $425M for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine, totaling $425 million.
19 October 2023
Ukraine, Romania sign memorandum expanding defense cooperation
Ukraine and Romania will expand mutual military and technical cooperation.
19 September 2023
Ukraine, Estonia, Luxembourg launch IT Coalition
Ukraine, Estonia and Luxembourg have launched the newly-established IT Coalition.