Defense Procurement Agency signs contracts with 76 drone manufacturers
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine’s enterprise, the Defense Procurement Agency, has signed contracts with 76 manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as of today.
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16 April 2025
Zelensky: Over 40% of weapons used on battlefield produced in Ukraine
During a ceremony recognizing Ukrainian defense industry workers, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that over 40% of the weapons used on the battlefield are domestically produced.
Ukrainian and Czech defense officials discuss ammunition initiative
During a meeting in Kyiv, officials from the Ukrainian and Czech Ministries of Defense discussed the implementation of the ammunition initiative and assessed prospects for new long-term contracts.
Ukraine’s MoD sends 420,000 UAVs to the frontline
Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Defense, has delivered 420,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the front.
15 April 2025
Ukraine conducts large-scale testing of ground robotic platforms
Fifty teams from the Brave1 cluster carried out testing of ground robotic platforms in conditions close to combat.
14 April 2025
UK provides over EUR 860M to Ukraine through ERA scheme
On April 14, the United Kingdom allocated £752 million (over €868.2 million) to Ukraine through the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) for Ukraine scheme. The funds will be directed toward military equipment, including air defense systems.
13 April 2025
Over 90% of equipment produced by Ukroboronprom either new or modernized
The share of modernized and new equipment currently produced by the enterprises of JSC Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry, UOP) amounts to 96–97%.
11 April 2025
Umerov outlines new aid packages following UDCG meeting
A total of 51 countries have united to support Ukraine, with air defense now being the top priority.
Next Ramstein meeting may take place in Ukraine – Umerov
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is considering the possibility of holding the next meeting of leading countries and participants of the cabability coalitions within the Ramstein format in Ukraine, involving representatives of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the domestic defense industry.
CinC Syrskyi stresses need to enhance protection of weapons, military equipment amid Russian offensive
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, speaking at the conference of the Logistics Forces Command, emphasized the importance of improving logistical and combat support, as well as restoring damaged military equipment, amid ongoing Russian offensive.
Some USD 580M in aid to Ukraine to be announced at Ramstein meeting — Reuters
The countries participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) will announce a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $580 million during their meeting on Friday, April 11.
10 April 2025
Ukraine, Denmark defense ministers discuss investments in Ukrainian defense industry
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's security needs and additional military assistance.
Russia unable to impose demands regarding Ukrainian Army size – deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office
The aggressor state, Russia, will definitely not dictate to Ukraine the conditions regarding the size of the Armed Forces the country should have.
Ukraine and Estonia hold defense forum in Kyiv
The Estonian-Ukrainian defense forum brought together around 30 Estonian companies in Kyiv to enhance collaboration and strengthen the defense capabilities of both nations.
U.S. sends 150 armored vehicles to Ukraine for border guards, police this year
Since the beginning of 2025, the United States has transferred 150 armored MRAP vehicles to Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to protect civilians, and another 40 are in the process of being delivered.
Kallas reaffirms plan to give Ukraine 2M artillery rounds before year-end
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas confirmed the intention to continue engaging closely with member states to ensure the supply of at least 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine before the end of this year.
CinC Syrskyi: Demobilization would mean losing nearly third of army
If the demobilization was carried out without providing the Defense Forces with the necessary number of trained mobilized persons, a third of the army would actually be lost.
08 April 2025
Int’l force in Ukraine: Belgian Foreign Minister reflects on participation options
The Belgian government is exploring several options for engaging in the international effort to ensure that a ceasefire in Ukraine is maintained once it is achieved.
04 April 2025
Zelensky to talk deployment of int’l force with officials from French, UK general staffs
President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet today in Kyiv with representatives of the French and UK general staffs to discuss the deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine.
Ukrainian team wins special prize at NATO hackathon
The XV NATO Innovation Challenge hackathon, dedicated to finding effective solutions to counter guided and glide aerial bombs, has wrapped up in Poland at the JATEC base, where the Ukrainian team received a special prize.
03 April 2025
French, UK army chiefs to arrive in Ukraine this weekend – Barrot
The chiefs of the French and British armies will arrive in Ukraine this weekend to engage with the Ukrainian military on the issue of the deployment of deterrence forces.
Estonian defense minister to visit Ukraine next week
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur intends to come on a visit to Ukraine early next week.
Two Ukrainian warships pass Level 1 NATO interoperability assessment
The Ukrainian Navy’s Cherkasy and Chernihiv minesweepers became the first vessels since Russia’s full-scale invasion to receive an interoperability assessment in line with NATO standards.
Czech initiative guarantees ammunition supply to Ukraine until September
The Czech initiative on ammunition for Ukraine guarantees supplies until September.
Zakarpattia engineers develop new drone capable of carrying five kilograms of explosives
A Horhona (Gorgon) drone, capable of carrying up to five kilograms of explosives, has been developed in Zakarpattia. This bomber drone is designed to target and destroy enemy equipment, dugouts, and personnel.
EU collects over half of funds required to buy 2 mln artillery rounds for Ukraine - Kallas
Europe must provide military assistance to Ukraine as soon as possible. Of the EUR 5 billion pledged to Ukraine this year for the purchase of at least 2 million ammunition rounds, EU member states already have more than 50%.
Collective defense symbol of European solidarity, strength – Kubilius
EU defense ministers are holding an informal meeting in Warsaw today to discuss ways to further assist Ukraine and build up their own defense capabilities. At the same time, collective defense remains a symbol of European solidarity, which, in turn, is the basis for the strength of the entire EU.
Kubilius reflects on Russia’s potential plans to attack EU
Russia produces significantly more weapons than all NATO allies combined and, according to intelligence reports, over the next five years it could be ready to attack one or more EU member states.
02 April 2025
Ukrainian producers test fiber-optic FPV drones
Participants in the Brave1 cluster have tested e-warfare-resistant fiber-optic first-person-view (FPV) drones.