Lithuania buys NASAMS systems for EUR 234 M
Lithuania has purchased additional NASAMS medium-range air defense systems for 234 million euro.
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06 October 2024
05 October 2024
Ukraine’s MoD approves 900 samples of weapons for operation by Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation more than 900 samples of weapons and military equipment for the Armed Forces in the first nine months of 2024, including over 600 domestic products.
04 October 2024
Ukrainian pilots to start F-16 training in U.S. after language courses - Pentagon
Training of a new group of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in the USA will be scheduled and launched after they have completed language training.
03 October 2024
MoD showcases Ukraine’s unique war-tested weaponry to international partners
The latest domestically produced weapon systems, which have proven their efficiency in combat, were unveiled to foreign partners by Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klymenkov.
Umerov says defense firms from US, EU, Türkiye ready for joint arms production
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, declared readiness for joint development and production of weapons with the largest defense companies from the United States of America, European Union, and Türkiye.
02 October 2024
Ukraine, Czechia set to jointly produce 155mm shells
Ukrainian Armour and Czechoslovak Group (CSG) concluded an agreement on the joint production of 155mm rounds.
Ukraine to receive EUR 22M worth of trucks from demining coalition
The Demining Capabilities Coalition has agreed a EUR 22 million package to sustain the State Special Transport Service and the Support Forces Command by purchasing pickups and heavier trucks for the Ukraine Army.
Manufacturer of CAESARs, Leopards, Gepards opens branch in Ukraine
The Franco-German defense conglomerate KNDS has opened a subsidiary in Kyiv that will focus on the maintenance and repair of its systems, including Leopard tanks, CAESAR artillery systems, PzH 2000 howitzers, and the Gepard anti-aircraft tank.
01 October 2024
Ukraine to produce 1.5M drones by year-end – PM Shmyhal
By the end of 2024, Ukraine plans to manufacture 1.5 million war drones, while government has also launched an experimental project on certifying UAV operator schools.
30 September 2024
Ukraine has allocated UAH 1.2 trillion for defense in eight months - DM
In January-August 2024, UAH 1.2 trillion was allocated from the state budget for the security and defense sector, including UAH 152 billion in August.
29 September 2024
Volunteers donate Rubaka attack drones to Ukraine’s defense intel
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR) received three Rubaka drones from a group of volunteers.
28 September 2024
Dutch Air Combat commander tells Ukrainian pilots to trust F-16s
In the Netherlands, the chief of the Air Combat Command and F-16 pilot called the fighter jet a powerful aerial tool and advised Ukrainian pilots to trust it.
27 September 2024
Ukraine ready to share experience of using U.S. weapons to further improve them - MoD
Ukraine is willing to share the experience of using U.S.-donated weapon systems to make sure producers could further enhance their performance.
Some F-16s already delivered to Romania for Ukrainian pilots’ training - Dutch Air Force
Some F-16s have already been delivered to the international training center based in Romania to train pilots, including those from Ukraine.
26 September 2024
Ukrainian military chaplains complete leadership training in UK Defense Academy
Ukrainian military chaplains, at the invitation of their British counterparts and as part of Operation INTERFLEX, completed a two-week leadership and operational-level instructors training course at the Defense Academy of the United Kingdom.
25 September 2024
Defense intel receives 14 Sych drones bought in fundraiser
Units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR) received 14 Sych uncrewed attack and reconnaissance systems.
21 September 2024
Germany, partners preparing EUR 1.4 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Germany has raised one billion euros from partner countries for a new military aid package for Ukraine, while almost 400 million euros will be allocated from the German defense budget if it is approved by the Bundestag next week.
Around 6,500 volunteers join Defense Forces every month – Ukraine’s MoD
The average number of volunteers joining the Ukrainian Defense Forces every month is around 6,500.
19 September 2024
Ukraine, Sweden discuss possibility of war pilot training, defense cooperation
During the visit of the delegation from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to Sweden, the parties discussed cooperation in the fields of fighter pilot training, development of new defense doctrines, and the status of the transfer of aerial reconnaissance aircraft.
Ukraine’s border guards receive thermal imagers from EU
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine accepted for service the latest mobile thermal imaging systems as part of a joint project with the European Union.
18 September 2024
Mirage fighter jets for Ukraine to be able to hit surface targets
The French Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets, which are to be delivered to Ukraine, will be converted to enable them to engage surface targets.
Italy to deliver second SAMP/T battery to Ukraine by September end
Ukraine will receive the second SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile system from Italy by the end of this month.
17 September 2024
Ukrainian companies could take part in Drone Coalition - deputy defense chief
For the first time, Ukrainian manufacturers of uncrewed platforms will be able to participate in tenders of the Drone Coalition within the framework of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format).
Ukraine has clear understanding of steps to increase F-16 fleet - Zelensky
The Ukrainian authorities have a clear understanding of steps that need to be taken to increase Ukraine’s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets and speed up pilot training.
16 September 2024
Italy set to deliver second SAMP/T battery to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses - Tajani
The Italian Ministry of Defense is currently preparing to send the second SAMP/T air defense system to Ukraine to help protect the Ukrainian population.
Unmanned Systems Forces formalized as part of Ukraine’s Armed Forces
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed off Law No. 11507, effectively making the Unmanned Systems Forces a separate branch of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
15 September 2024
Umerov discusses development of Ukrainian defense industry with Polish delegation
Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Foreign Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski have discussed the role of the Polish side in the development of the Ukrainian defense industry, including the possibility of attracting EU resources.
14 September 2024
Umerov discusses ways to counter Russian threat with allies
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has discussed the acceleration and increase of military assistance and other ways to counter the Russian threat with representatives of allied countries.
NATO should support Ukraine and simultaneously bolster its own defense - Bauer
Victory in a modern war depends not only on actions on the battlefield, but also on the state of the economy, so NATO allies should support Ukraine and simultaneously bolster their own defense system.
13 September 2024
President: Ukraine needs long-range capabilities sufficient to change war course
Ukraine hopes to see a result from partners regarding the use of long-range capabilities in the war with Russia.