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.
Defense
24 December 2024
Explaining: Military aid from Germany, new military training standards, housing for IDPs
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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.
23 December 2024
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.
21 December 2024
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.
20 December 2024
Norway allocates USD 232M in military support to Ukraine
Norway has contributed a USD 232 million package (approximately 2.6 billion Norwegian kroner) to support Ukraine. The funding will provide military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.
19 December 2024
Denmark allocates over EUR 280M to enhance Ukraine's air defense
Denmark has allocated 2.1 billion Danish kroner (more than EUR 281 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense.
UK to provide Ukraine with £225M defense package
The United Kingdom will send a £225 million ($286 million) military aid package to Ukraine, focusing on bolstering its navy and air defense capabilities.
MoD approves silent transporter for use by AFU
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for supply the CRAB-LS, a domestically produced universal ground robotic system, for use by the Armed Forces.
“Arsenal” section launched on MoD website for arms manufacturers
A special information section, Arsenal, is now available on the website of the Ministry of Defense designed for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment.
18 December 2024
Umerov, UK Defense Secretary discuss joint production of air defense systems
At a meeting in Kyiv with UK Secretary of State for Defense John Healey, Rustem Umerov discussed the possibility of financing joint defense projects, in particular through proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
17 December 2024
Army receives over 1.3M drones since war-start - MoD
Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has transferred over 1.3 million unmanned aerial vehicles to the Defense Forces, actively continuing such deliveries.
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with 20 more Marder IFVs
Germany’s arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will transfer 20 more Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine next year.
State Logistics Operator announces procurement of fuel and lubricants for AFU
The State Logistics Operator (DOT) has announced its first procurement of fuel and lubricants for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2025.
16 December 2024
Ukraine MoD greenlights use of new Sova 10 drone
The Ministry of Defense has approved for use in the Defense Forces a new Ukrainian-made SOVA 10 unmanned aerial vehicle.
14 December 2024
MoD discusses plans to assist Ukraine in 2025 with Nordic-Baltic states
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev discussed with ambassadors and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Sweden the priorities of military and financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025.
Umerov discusses training of strategic reserve brigades with Commissioner Kubilius
During a meeting in Kyiv, Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius outlined new areas of cooperation and discussed the training of strategic reserve brigades with the help of EU partners.
13 December 2024
Finland approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
Finland has approved its 26th defense assistance package for Ukraine and has already started working on the next one.
Biden Administration accelerates arms deliveries to Ukraine amid Trump's statements – CNN
The Biden administration is taking steps to speed up the delivery of arms packages to Ukraine, ensuring their arrival before the potential inauguration of Donald Trump.
AFU report no problems with fortifications across all fronts
Deputy Chief of Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Volodymyr Husar, assured that there are currently no problems with fortification on any front.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister highlights IT Coalition achievements
Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, has shared the 2024 accomplishments of the IT Coalition established to support Ukraine.
Czech MoD reports on volume of military aid to Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine the Czech Republic has donated to Kyiv weapons and ammunition from own army stocks worth 7.3 billion Czech crowns (EUR 291.5 million).