Reznikov on visit to Sweden: Ukraine expecting faster ammunition supplies
Ukraine expects faster ammunition supplies within the framework of the "tank coalition" from the available stocks of European armies.
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09 March 2023
Combat aircraft for Ukraine: Ihnat says process moves on
Statements about the readiness of Poland and Slovakia to transfer MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine prove that the process has moved on, while Ukraine needs more modern aircraft.
27 February 2023
AFU’s first battalion completes training to operate M2 Bradley IFV
The first battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has completed training at an American base in Germany to operate the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
15 February 2023
Sweden advocates creating coalition to supply fighter jets to Ukraine
Sweden advocates creating an international coalition that would make decisions on the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine.
US awards $522M contracts for ammunition for Ukraine
The US Army awarded $522 million in orders to two companies to manufacture 155 mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
09 February 2023
Ukroboronprom, NATO country launch joint production of 120mm mines
Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and a NATO member country have launched the joint production of 120mm mines, and a contract has already been concluded with the Ukrainian Defense Ministry for the supply of the mines to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
05 February 2023
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners head for SAMP/T Mamba air defense system training
Units of the Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile forces went for training to master SAMP/T Mamba air defense systems which will be supplied by France and Italy.
04 February 2023
Leopard, Challenger, Abrams tanks: Reznikov says tank coalition is actively developing
Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov reported the creation of a "tank coalition" in support of Ukraine and announced the arrival of a large number of modern Western tanks.
01 February 2023
Reznikov, Macron discuss current needs of Armed Forces of Ukraine
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov discussed the current needs of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield with President of France Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Reznikov in France signs memorandum on supply of two GM200 radars for air defense
Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, Defense Minister of France Sébastien Lecornu, and a representative of Thales Group signed a memorandum on the supply of GM200 radars for Ukrainian air defense units.
PM Shmyhal, Bundestag Vice-President discuss creation of ‘tank coalition’
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the importance of creating a "tank coalition" to help Ukraine in the war with Vice-President of the Bundestag Katrin Göring-Eckardt (Alliance 90/The Greens).
30 January 2023
New German defense minister plans to visit Ukraine
The new German defense minister, Boris Pistorius, plans to visit Ukraine soon.
28 January 2023
Western partners promise to send 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine – Ambassador Omelchenko
Western partner countries have promised to send a total of 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine.
27 January 2023
IRIS-T missiles, truck tractor trains, pickups: Germany sends new batch of military aid to Ukraine
The new package of German military support sent to Ukraine includes missiles for IRIS-T air defense system, truck tractor trains, and pickups.
24 January 2023
Finland discussing creation of Leopard tank unit in Europe for Ukraine
Finland is discussing the possibility of forming a powerful unit of Leopard tanks in Europe for Ukraine.
Armored vehicles for Ukraine: Zelensky discusses creation of platform with President of Finland
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the creation of a separate platform to strengthen Ukraine with armored vehicles, including tanks, with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.
Stoltenberg: Allies with Leopard battle tanks can already prepare them for transfer to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Germany's intention to quickly complete the political assessment of the provision of German-made Leopard main battle tanks to Ukraine.
Pentagon says first Bradley IFVs to arrive in Ukraine in coming weeks – media
The first batch of U.S. Bradley infantry fighting vehicles is expected to arrive in Ukraine in the "relatively near future", within weeks.
20 January 2023
US announces $2.5B security assistance package to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs.
17 January 2023
MFA: Finland ready to participate in transfer of tanks to Ukraine
Finland is ready to participate in the transfer of tanks and other heavy weapons to Ukraine.
16 January 2023
Under Secretary of Defense: US acknowledges Ukraine’s need to strike beyond front line
The USA acknowledges Ukraine's need to strike further beyond the front line and is considering the best options for the transfer of heavy combat vehicles, including tanks.
14 January 2023
New batch of German military support: mine clearing tanks, mobile heating systems
Germany handed over another batch of military support to Ukraine.
13 January 2023
Yermak: Ukraine starts receiving heavy equipment from allies
Ukraine began to receive heavy equipment from the allies.
10 January 2023
US ready to start training up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers on Patriot systems - Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that as early as next week, up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers will start training on the Patriot missile defense system in the United States.
Defense leaders from 50 nations to attend new meeting in Ramstein format in Germany - Pentagon
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, scheduled for the second half of January, is to be attended by defense leaders from about 50 countries.
Canada to buy NASAMS missile defense system for Ukraine
Canada will purchase a U.S.-made NASAMS missile defense system for Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Croatian defense ministers discuss support for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and his Croatian counterpart Mario Banozic have discussed the possibilities of additional support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
08 January 2023
Defense Ministry: No mandatory mobilization of women until 2026
Ukrainian women will not be subject to mandatory mobilization until 2026. The changes concern only the registration system.
07 January 2023
NSDC: Ukraine allocated more than UAH 1.5 trillion for security and defense last year
In 2022, UAH 1,536.6 billion, or 32.5% of GDP, was allocated to finance the security and defense of Ukraine.
04 January 2023
Zelensky, Macron agree on cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of France Emmanuel Macron discussed further cooperation to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and other defense capabilities.