Defense

Ukraine’s Army accepts for service almost 60 models of ground robots in past year

The Ministry of Defense has approved for use with the Ukrainian Armed Forces nearly 60 models of ground robotic systems in the past year.

Next Ramstein meeting to be held in Germany Jan 9

The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will be held in Germany at the U.S. air base of the same name on January 9, chaired by U.S. Secretary Lloyd Austin of Defense.

CinC visits troops in Kursk battle zone, confers awards

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi presented awards to soldiers fighting in the Kursk combat zone.

MoD approves over 1,300 types of weapons, military equipment in 2024

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved the deployment of over 1,300 types of weapons and military equipment in 2024, with nearly 75% of them being domestically produced.

Ukrainian armored vehicle Inguar-3 secures initial orders

The Ukrainian-made armored vehicle Inguar-3 has successfully undergone combat testing and has already received its first orders.

President announces appointment of military ombudsman

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has selected a candidate for the position of his commissioner for the protection of the rights of military personnel and their families, with a decree making the appointment due to be published on December 30.

Ukraine’s defense industry gets over EUR 150M in development aid from Denmark, France, Lithuania in 2024

This year, Ukraine received over EUR 150 million (UAH 6.5 billion) from Denmark, France and Lithuania to finance the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex from Denmark, France, and Lithuania.

Russian naval supply routes in Crimea virtually destroyed - Ukrainian Navy

Russian naval logistics to support the existing grouping in Crimea has been virtually destroyed.

Greece to send Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine – media

Greece’s government has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles.

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Eight International Coalitions provide military assistance to Ukraine – MoD

Eight capability coalitions, each comprising between six and 21 countries, are actively assisting in addressing specific needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces.

MoD testing control station for units equipped with UAVs

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with a domestic manufacturer, has begun testing a control station designed for managing units equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

National Guard deploys Zuzana, DITA SPGs on frontline – Commander

In recent months, the National Guard has received 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems (SPGs) Zuzana and DITA, with the process of acquiring additional combat vehicles ongoing.

French army delegation visits Ukraine

The French army delegation, led by the Ground Forces commander, arrived Ukraine to deepen cooperation, exchange experience, and expand security assistance.

Dutch envoy on foreign troops in Ukraine: "Coalition of the willing" could be alternative to consensus

History shows that when NATO member states are unable to reach a consensus, a "coalition of the willing" can serve as an alternative to proceed with certain decisions.

MoD certifies Ukraine-made Shchedryk drone

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the Ukrainian-made Shchedryk unmanned aerial complex by Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

Turkey will help Syria to create 300,000 army

Turkey will help the new Syrian leadership to create a 300,000-strong army by providing advisory and expert support in the process of restructuring Syria's naval, air and land forces.

Ukraine to receive sufficient assistance from partners in 2025 - defense chief

Sufficient assistance to Ukraine from international partners will continue flowing in throughout next year.

Explaining: Military aid from Germany, new military training standards, housing for IDPs

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.

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Aid to Ukraine from 45 countries passes through Jasionka hub - Poland’s defense chief

Thanks to the functioning of the logistics hub at the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport (POLLOG HUB), 45 countries around have delivered military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Ukrainian troops to undergo new survival courses

Ukrainian Army service members will undergo courses on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) according to a new military standard.

Germany delivers significant military aid package to Ukraine

A significant military aid package from Germany, described as one of the largest to date, has been delivered to Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems and other critical equipment.

Austin, Pistorius discuss support for Ukraine, Ramstein meeting

The U.S. and Germany’s defense chiefs, Lloyd Austin and Boris Pistorius, discussed further support for Ukraine and the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the Ramstein format) during a phone call on Friday.

Cultural heritage protection unit set up in Ukraine’s Armed Forces

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have established in their structure a separate unit dealing with the protection of cultural heritage.

Umerov, Austin discuss battlefield developments, aid to Ukraine, next Ramstein meeting

Ukraine and U.S. defense chiefs had a phone call on Friday to discuss the developments on the frontlines, the prospects for continued military support from the United States, as well as preparations for the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

Ukraine submits to U.S. evidence of western technology in Russian weaponry – MoD

Ukrainian military experts have presented to American counterparts evidence of Western electronic components used in Russian weapons.

Ukraine completes testing phase for fiber-optic drones

Ukraine has successfully completed the testing phase for a range of drones equipped with fiber-optic communication, with the process of obtaining a NATO code nearing completion.

Umerov, Italian defense minister discuss equipping Ukrainian brigades, new aid package

The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Italy discussed military assistance to Ukraine next year, particularly the prospect of equipping the Armed Forces brigades.