Azov fighters test out new Ukrainian-made armored vehicle
Soldiers from the Azov 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard tested a new armored vehicle, Inguar-3, produced in Ukraine.
Defense
Ukraine Army lawyers complete training course together with DIILS
Lawyers from Ukraine’s Armed Forces completed a training course jointly with the U.S. Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.
09 August 2024
Syrskyi, Cavoli discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the issue of strengthening Ukraine's air defense in a phone call with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, EUCOM Commander General Christopher Cavoli.
08 August 2024
Defense Ministry unveils Army+ app to cut paperwork for Ukraine's military
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has presented the Army+ application that introduces the digitization of document flow in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
07 August 2024
Partners should give Ukraine long-range missiles such as Taurus for F-16s - German MP
The fighter jets Ukraine received a powerful contribution to Ukraine’s defenses but much will depend on the weapons that partners donate for the F-16s, which should include Germany’s Taurus missiles.
02 August 2024
National Guard commander visits recruits on training in Germany
The Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, visited Guardsmen undergoing training on German soil.
Corvette for Ukraine’s Navy launched in Istanbul
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov took part in the solemn launching ceremony for the Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi Ada-class covrvette, which is being built at the STM shipyard for the Ukrainian Navy.
30 July 2024
Ukraine’s MoD accepts for service five models of armored vehicles since year-start
In the first half of 2024, the Ministry of Defense codified and approved for use by the Armed Forces five types of armored vehicles intended for various purposes.
29 July 2024
U.S. rolls out new $200M defense aid package for Ukraine
The Joe Biden Administration announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine in the amount of up to $200 million under the Presidential Drawdown Authority.
Germany details latest aid package for Ukraine
A new package of security assistance from Germany has already been delivered to Ukraine.
26 July 2024
This summer Ukraine to receive Leopard 2A4 tanks, paid for by the Netherlands, Denmark
Fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine as early as this summer.
25 July 2024
Poland sending 45th package of defense aid to Ukraine - Ambassador Zvarych
Warsaw is now providing its 45th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes a significant amount of ammunition.
Spain to donate Hawk air defense battery to Ukraine this September
The Ministry of Defense of Spain will hand over to Ukraine an additional battery of Hawk air defense systems as early as this September.
22 July 2024
Ukrainian defenders learning to operate Starstreak air defense system in UK
Ukrainian recruits, guided by UK instructors, are undergoing training on British soil, aiming to master the Starstreak man-portable anti-aircraft missile system.
21 July 2024
Poland’s ex-defense chief explains how his nation can help Ukraine in terms of F-16s
Poland can help Ukraine F-16 maintenance because it has the appropriate infrastructure to this end, as well as with their physical transfer to Ukraine.
18 July 2024
Ukraine’s DELTA battlefield management system passes NATO-standard cybersecurity test
The DELTA combat system has successfully passed the inspection of a leading international information security consulting company, confirming the compliance of its integrated information protection system with the established requirements.
17 July 2024
Ukraine testing drone integration into general Army system
On one of the training grounds of the Armed Forces, tests are being run of the complex use of uncrewed systems for their integration into the general system of combat units.
Ukrainian startups creating army of robots to repel Russia - media
Ukrainian startups are successfully creating low-cost robots for combat missions, demining, battlefield evacuation, carrying equipment, and other tasks.
16 July 2024
Ukraine's combat performance using kamikaze UAVs impresses – ASELSAN CEO
The statistics of the use of unmanned kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles by Ukraine are impressive as they destroyed more tanks on the battlefield than anti-tank missiles did.
15 July 2024
MoD reports on creation of JATEC following NATO summit
Following the meeting of the NATO North Atlantic Council at the summit in Washington, the Declaration on the establishment of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC) was adopted.
France strictly complies with commitments regarding Mirage fighter jet supplies - ambassador
France clearly adheres to its obligations regarding military support to Ukraine, in particular the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 aircraft. Crew training will last several months.
NATO praises Ukraine's DELTA battlefield management system - MoD
The DELTA situational awareness and battlefield management system has shown allies Ukraine's ability to generate effective solutions for effective warfare.
14 July 2024
Ukraine, Sweden negotiating Gripen supplies
Ukraine and Sweden are in talks on the potential supply of the Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets to strengthen Ukraine’s air force capabilities.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help transform Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service
A meeting took place in Washington between Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration, Oleksandr Balanutsa, and the Head of the Administration of the State Transport Special Service (STSS), Brigadier General Oleksandr Yakovets, with a delegation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led by Brigadier General John Lloyd, Commander of the North Atlantic Division.
12 July 2024
CinC Syrskyi: Ukraine needs more air defense capabilities, continuous ammo supplies
Defense support involving lethal weapons systems, modern air defense systems, and uninterrupted supply of missiles and ammunition is critical for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s MoD, EU Military Staff meet to discuss EUMAM work
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the EU Military Staff held a working meeting to discuss the progress of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), as well as the priorities within the Mission’s new mandate.
11 July 2024
Zelensky meets with U.S. defense industry executives
During Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the U.S. for the NATO Summit in Washington, the Ukrainian president discussed with the U.S. defense industry CEOs the prospects of joint defense production.
10 July 2024
New Zealand to provide Ukraine with $9.8M in military and humanitarian aid
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon has announced military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine worth $9.8 million.
05 July 2024
Lithuanian Defense Ministry to purchase drones worth EUR 36 million
The Defence Materiel Agency under the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has signed contracts with manufacturers for the purchase of various unmanned systems for a total of about EUR 36 million.