Zelensky chairs meeting with military, officials to discuss war drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with military commanders and government officials on the issue of unmanned capabilities amid the ongoing war.
Defense
01 April 2024
29 March 2024
Ukraine ready to co-invest in French defense technology, buy directly – Minister Umerov
The capacities of the Ukrainian defense industry should be included in the European military production plan.
23 March 2024
Ukraine needs armored vehicles, ammo - Poland’s ex-defense chief
Today, Ukraine’s Armed Forces require more armored vehicles and ammunition, so the "Coalition of Armored Vehicles" initiative, to be formally announced by Poland and Germany on March 26, is seen as critical.
21 March 2024
Estonia announces new package of military aid to Ukraine
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia, Hanno Pevkur, during a visit to Kyiv on Thursday, announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 20 million, which will include artillery ammunition, among other things.
10 March 2024
Ukraine needs unlimited supplies of arms, ammo - Kuleba
During a visit to Vilnius, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba emphasized that Ukraine needs unlimited supplies of weapons and ammunition to fight off Russia’s onslaught.
06 March 2024
Defense Ministry ready to cooperate more closely with European defense institutions
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has welcomed the presentation of the first European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) involving Ukraine and expressed willingness to closely cooperate with European defense institutions.
29 February 2024
Ukraine, Slovakia speakers discuss further defense assistance
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Chairman of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini discussed the provision of further defense assistance to Ukraine.
26 February 2024
Kuleba once again calls on Germany to give Ukraine Taurus missiles
Against the background of a lively discussion in Germany of the long-range missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, once again appealed to the Federal Government to supply Taurus cruise missiles.
25 February 2024
Ukraine's plan for 2024 already laid down - defense minister
The Ukrainian security and defense forces already have an action plan for 2024 and it is set to yield positive results.
Ukraine’s defense sector eyes six-fold expansion bid
In 2023, the Ukrainian military-industrial complex tripled its production capacity, while year it will increase six-fold, while half of the products set to be manufactured has already been contracted for 2024.
Ukraine’s experience to become foundation of new global security architecture - Umerov
Russia's war against Ukraine today is the biggest one since World War 2. Today, Ukraine is the only country that has gained unique knowledge about the specifics of waging war with the Russian army, and its experience will become the foundation for creating a new global security architecture.
24 February 2024
European Commission to launch Defense Innovation Office in Kyiv - von der Leyen
In three weeks, the European Commission will present a new strategy for the EU defense industry, which will provide for the integration of Ukraine, and also plans to open an innovative Defense Innovation Office in Kyiv to strengthen cooperation.
EU to send almost 170,000 shells to Ukraine by end of March - Kuleba
The European Union intends to deliver almost 170,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine by the end of March and is working on further increasing the volume of supplies.
Chair of Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee says ammo for Ukraine should be bought across world
Europe should provide Ukraine with all capabilities possible, including long-range missiles, as well as whatever the EU is able to procure outside the continent.
05 February 2024
F-16, missiles with up to 500km range: Commander Nayev on expected military aid
In the upcoming packages of military aid from international partners, Ukraine expects to receive F-16 fighter jets and missiles with a range of 300 to 500 kilometers.
01 February 2024
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.
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.