Defense

Ukrainian delegation meets with representatives of U.S. defense giants

A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met in the United States with representatives of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

Kyiv is planning for a network of 500 mobile bomb shelters

The municipal authorities of Kyiv are planning for setting up 500 mobile bomb shelters across the city.

Zaporizhzhia region sent drones and equipment worth UAH 18M to front line

Subdivisions of the Main Intelligence Directorate and one of the Defense Forces brigades received special equipment worth UAH 18 million, purchased with funds from the joint defense fund of the Zaporizhzhia region.

Computer equipment seized from Kyiv call center transferred to AFU

Computer equipment seized from one of the capital's call centers as part of criminal proceedings for fraud was transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by court order.

Ukraine to receive over 150 THeMIS combat robots from the Netherlands and Estonia

Estonian company Milrem Robotics will deliver more than 150 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine as part of a defense initiative led by the Netherlands.

Zelensky discusses Ukraine’s reconstruction, joint defense projects with Danish Minister of Industry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov, to discuss reconstruction projects and defense cooperation.

DM Shmyhal, Dutch PM Schoof visit Ukrainian drone production facility

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof visited one of Ukraine’s leading manufacturers of unmanned aerial systems.

Ukrainian government to allocate additional UAH 324.7B for defense

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the 2025 State Budget, allocating additional UAH 324.7 billion for defense by the end of the year.

Poland opens new training center for Ukrainian soldiers

With support from Norway, a training center for the Ukrainian forces has been opened in southeastern Poland, near the border with Ukraine. The facility will be able to simultaneously host training for 1,200 Ukrainian servicemen.

Ukraine showcases its new battlefield tested technologies at EDIF event in the Hague

Ukraine has unveiled its new defense technologies at the inaugural European Defense Innovation Forum (EDIF) in the Netherlands.

Zhytomyr region governor denies fraud in border fortification projects

No cases of inflated costs have been recorded in the construction of fortifications along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border in Zhytomyr region.

Zelensky discusses expansion of PURL program with Rutte

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the effectiveness and further expansion of the PURL initiative.

Russia’s violation of Estonia airspace: What made NATO stop short of shooting down Russian MiG-31 jets?

Ukraine allocates UAH 2B to boost ‘Drone Army. Bonus’ program for troops

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 2 billion (USD 54 million) to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense to strengthen funding for the Drone Army. Bonus project.

Ukraine, Poland to create joint drone operational group – DM Shmyhal

Ukraine and Poland have agreed to establish a joint operational group for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Ministry of Defense procures 1,000 tactical mobility vehicles for AFU via Prozorro

The Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, at the request of the military, has made its first major procurement of 1,000 tactical mobility vehicles through the Prozorro system.

Ukraine approves three fiber-optic FPV drone systems for military use

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified three fiber-optic FPV systems produced by the JSC Ukroboronprom enterprises.

Ukraine completes final tests of 40+ km range strike drones ahead of frontline deployment

The Brave1 defense cluster has conducted final tests of kamikaze strike drones with a range exceeding 40 km; the systems will soon be used in combat.

Ukrainian and Estonian defense ministers discuss bilateral cooperation in Kyiv

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur in Kyiv to discuss bilateral defense cooperation.

Ukrainian Defense Minister outlines formula to end war: army, arms, sanctions

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that a strong Ukrainian army, sufficient weapons, and powerful sanctions against the aggressor are essential to bring the war to an end.

Shmyhal visits innovative Ukrainian defense enterprise with international partners

Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, together with international partners, visited one of Ukraine’s innovative defense enterprises.

Ukraine, EU discuss stronger sanctions on Russia, funding for Ukrainian defense industry

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense met with a European Union delegation led by Matti Maasikas, Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service, to discuss the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and the funding needs of Ukraine’s defense industry.

Neizhpapa in Romania calls on partners to unite efforts and firmly confront Russia

During a conference in Romania, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, called on international partners to join forces and firmly confront Russia.

Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss potential delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg met in Kyiv to discuss the possibility of Ukraine’s Defense Forces receiving new Patriot air defense systems and related munitions.

SES and National Police destroy nearly 1 million explosive devices since 2022

Since the start of the full-scale war, the State Emergency Service and the National Police have destroyed nearly 1 million explosive devices.

Rheinmetall to build ammunition plant in Ukraine, land already allocated

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting in London with Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defense company Rheinmetall AG, on the sidelines of the international arms exhibition DSEI.

Shmyhal, UK Defense Secretary discuss launch of Ukrainian drone production

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense Secretary John Healey discussed in London the practical implementation of the agreement on producing Ukrainian interceptor drones with British support.

Ministry of Defense receives quadcopters from DRC to enhance mine clearance quality control

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has provided additional technical assistance to units of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense as part of the project “Comprehensive Humanitarian Mine Action Program to Support Early Recovery in Ukraine, 2023–2026.”

Umerov announces upcoming Technology HQ meeting

This week, a Technology Headquarters meeting will be held to address the provision of resources for Ukraine’s Defense Forces aimed at strengthening the protection of Ukrainian cities and enhancing the capability to carry out long-range strikes against Russia.