Ukrainian producers test fiber-optic FPV drones
Participants in the Brave1 cluster have tested e-warfare-resistant fiber-optic first-person-view (FPV) drones.
Defense
02 April 2025
Over 8,000 ex-convicts join Ukraine Army ranks – Justice Ministry
As of early April, more than 8,000 former convicts – male and female – have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and about 900 more applications are currently being considered.
31 March 2025
Part of EUR 500M provided by the Netherlands to finance UAV production
Part of the EUR 500 million allocated by the Dutch government for the "Drone Line" project will be forwarded to Ukrainian drone manufacturers.
30 March 2025
MoD discusses strengthening Ukraine's defense with MEPs
Deputy Defense Ministers Serhii Boiev and Kateryna Chernohorenko discussed enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities with a European Parliament delegation.
Ukraine’s MoD establishes Space Policy Directorate
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has created a Space Policy Directorate to unify domestic and international capabilities for the development of Ukraine's military space sector.
MoD allocates UAH 12.3B for combat brigades since year-start
In the first quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine disbursed almost UAH 12.3 billion UAH to sustain the Army’s combat brigades.
Defense intel operatives receive gear bought with funds raised through charitable stamp sale
The Artan and Shaman special operations units with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry received 1,353 units of protective gear from the Ukrposhta national postal operator and the KSE Foundation charity.
29 March 2025
Ukraine downs two kamikaze drones in row using experimental weapon
Fighters from the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry employed experimental weapons to intercept two Shahed-type one-way attack drones in a row overnight Saturday, March 29.
Ensuring critical infrastructure safety Kharkiv region’s main challenge - administration
In Kharkiv region, effectively protecting critical infrastructure remains the main challenge as humanitarian aid mechanisms have already been effectively worked out.
Sweden allocates over USD 7M to drone, demining coalitions for Ukraine
The Swedish government has instructed the country’s Armed Forces to make disbursements to the capability coalitions in the demining and drone areas within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) framework.
26 March 2025
Umerov, representatives of French defense companies discuss creation of joint ventures
In Paris, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed with representatives of leading French defense companies the localization of production in Ukraine and the creation of joint ventures.
Ukraine creating high tech naval drone for assault operations
The Ukrainian defense firm Military Armored Company HUB is working on the concept of an uncrewed boat capable of destroying sea, ground, and air targets.
Army receives large batch of Ukraine-made mortars amid risk of production freeze
The Ukrainian Armored Vehicles producer has fulfilled another order for the supply of MP-120 mortars to the Army in the wake of concerns about further production.
24 March 2025
Ukraine’s Air Force assesses pace of F-16, Mirage deliveries
Ukraine's partner states within the aviation coalition are adhering to their commitments regarding the supply of combat aircraft and the training of Ukrainian pilots.
Ukrainians actively helping Army via enemy spotting chatbot - Vice PM
Citizens send hundreds of messages every week through the "e-Voroh" (e-Enemy) chatbot, which prove the platform’s effectiveness.
22 March 2025
Czechia to expand cooperation with Ukrainian manufacturer of Bren-2 assault rifles
Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin showcased the operations of a Ukrainian enterprise assembling Bren-2 rifles under a Ceska Zbrojovka license to Czech President Petr Pavel and signed several agreements to further the partnership.
21 March 2025
Zelensky: We don’t see UN as alternative to contingent or security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he does not see the UN as an alternative to an international contingent deployed in Ukraine or security guarantees provided to the nation.
Zelensky announces "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Paris to discuss international congintent for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the "Coalition of the Willing" summit will be held in Paris next week, where the format and composition of the future international force that could be deployed in Ukraine and security guarantees for the country will be on the agenda.
20 March 2025
Zelensky urges EU leaders to slate EUR 5B for artillery rounds as soon as possible
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European Union leaders to allocate EUR 5 billion for artillery rounds to be handed over to Ukraine as soon as possible.
Commissioner Dombrovskis in Kyiv: EU to integrate Ukraine into mechanism of strengthening European defense
As part of EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) initiative, Ukraine’s defense industry will be able to be engaged on equal footing with those of EU member states.
19 March 2025
Zelensky, Stubb meet with Finnish defense companies executives
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Finland Alexander Stubb held a meeting with executives of Finnish companies in the defense industry, mining, energy, and telecommunications sectors.
Ukrainian, U.S. defense companies upgrading Ukraine's air defense assets - MoD
Representatives from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Air Force, Ministry of Strategic Industries, Ukrainian and American defense firms discussed the organization of repair and modification of some Ukrainian air defense systems.
Ukrainian minister invites Finnish companies to launch production in Ukraine
Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin discussed with Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen the prospects for Finnish companies to launch production in Ukraine.
NATO Political Committee discusses Ukraine's needs toward sustainable peace
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boiev and participants in the NATO Political Committee meeting discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities as a guarantee of lasting peace.
18 March 2025
Estonia to slate at least 5% of GDP for defense in 2026
The Estonian government has agreed to increase defense spending in 2026 to at least 5 percent of the gross domestic product.
Zelensky: Ukraine currently seeing no serious arms shortage
President Volodymyr Zelensky says there is no serious shortage of weapons in the Ukrainian Army at the moment. At the same time, Ukraine is increasing its own ammunition production.
17 March 2025
Berlin details EUR 3B military aid package for Ukraine
The EUR 3 billion defense assistance package to Ukraine, which is expected to be unblocked in the coming days, provides for the supply of equipment and materiel in both the short and longer term.
Starmer ready to put British troops in Ukraine for years - media
The head of the UK government, Keir Starmer, is ready to deploy thousands of British soldiers in Ukraine for years to maintain a ceasefire and deter another Russian invasion.
16 March 2025
Good results in securing artillery contracts – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced positive results in artillery contracting and the delivery of additional shells for Ukraine's Defense Forces.