Lithuania hands Ukraine 14 M113 APCs
The government of Lithuania has approved the transfer of 14 M113 armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Army.
Defense
11 June 2024
Estonia donating to Ukraine Mistral short-range air defense capabilities
Estonia has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes Mistral short-range anti-aircraft missile systems and missiles for them.
10 June 2024
Vadym Sukharevskyi appointed commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces
Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi has been appointed as Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Dutch defense chiefs talk F-16 coalition, military cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed with his Dutch counterpart Kajsa Ollongren during the latter’s visit to Ukraine her country’s participation in the F-16 coalition for Ukraine and bilateral military cooperation.
09 June 2024
Finland’s military aid to Ukraine includes latest products under development
Finland’s Defense Forces believe that the experience gained from arms supplies to Ukraine will be useful for the development of the latest Finnish military equipment.
05 June 2024
CinC Syrskyi chairs meeting of working group on uncrewed systems
The Unmanned Systems Forces needs to be dynamic and flexible to create the army of the future, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, told a meeting of the working group on unmanned systems, where priorities for the development of land, sea, and air platforms were determined and key tasks were outlined at all levels.
01 June 2024
Biden's decision to allow Ukraine hitting targets in Russia not to be applied to ATACMS - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden instructed his security team to change the guidance regarding the use of American weapons by Ukraine for hitting military targets on Russian soil, but this does not apply to ATACMS.
30 May 2024
Pistorius announces Germany’s new arms package for Ukraine worth EUR 500M
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the delivery to Ukraine of a new package of military equipment worth EUR 500 million, which will include cruise missiles for IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS air defense systems, drones, IFVs, and sniper rifles.
Germany’s defense chief visits training for Ukrainian recruits mastering Patriots
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius paid a visit to a military base where Ukrainian servicemen undergo training for the Patriot air defense systems.
Sweden’s ASC 890 plane to help Ukraine locate Russian aircraft, missiles on early approach - Air Force spox
The ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft, which is part of the latest package of military aid to Ukraine announced by Sweden, will allow the defense forces to detect enemy missiles, warplanes, and radars.
Rheinmetall seals large order for air defense munitions
One of the European states has commissioned Germany’s defense concern Rheinmetall to supply a six-digit number of air defense ammunition.
29 May 2024
Lithuania buying radars for Ukraine as part of Air Defense Coalition
The Lithuanian government approved EUR 13.5 million for the purchase of air surveillance radars to contribute to the German-led air defense coalition for Ukraine.
By supporting Ukrainian industry, EU can directly finance Ukrainian defenses - Borrell
The European Union should more deeply integrate Ukraine’s domestic defense production into the ecosystem of the European defense industry, which would allow the EU to procure military equipment directly from Ukrainian manufacturers, thus directly financing Ukrainian defense.
24 May 2024
MFA Ukraine calls on Lithuania to increase defense aid
First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha during a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Simonas Satunas, emphasized the need to increase defense assistance for Ukraine.
21 May 2024
Zelensky, Baerbock talk initiative to find additional Patriot systems for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during a meeting in Kyiv with Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock discussed the latter’s joint initiative with the German defense chief to find additional Patriot systems and other air defense capabilities for Ukraine.
Over 3,000 convicts apply for military service in Ukraine - Justice Ministry
More than 3,000 convicts have already applied for parole in order to join the Army ranks in Ukraine.
Ten Ukrainian recruits complete training for F-16 maintenance in the Netherlands
Ten Ukrainian servicemen underwent F-16 fighter jet maintenance training in the Netherlands.
20 May 2024
Military aid to Ukraine from "Ramstein" members reaches $95B - Austin
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have allocated a total of $95 billion in military support to Ukraine, and promised that the United States, for its part, will continue to provide regular aid packages to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin opens Ramstein meeting
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday, May 20, launched the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, delivering a traditional opening speech.
Not only SAMs: British Defense Minister dwells on aid to Ukraine
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps has published a list of weapons and equipment that the country has donated to Ukraine as military aid over the past three weeks.
16 May 2024
Denmark announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 750M
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced on Thursday a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of EUR 750 million.
Zelensky: Russia won’t occupy Kharkiv if Ukraine gets two Patriot systems
President of Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says several additional Patriot air defense systems are needed to protect Kharkiv from Russian attacks.
15 May 2024
France to send Ukraine new batch of Aster SAMs
French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu vowed a new batch of Aster missiles for the SAMP-T air defense system already deployed in Ukraine.
Australia’s new aid package for Ukraine to include boats - ambassador
A batch of modern Sentinel 830R RHIB boats will be part of the $100 million military aid package to Ukraine announced by the Australian government in April.
14 May 2024
Estonia "seriously" mulling sending troops to Ukraine
The government of Estonia is "seriously" discussing the possibility of sending troops to the west of Ukraine to free up Ukrainian units for operations at the front lines.
12 May 2024
Defense minister details army jobs in high demand
About 20 recruiting centers have already been deployed across Ukraine. The most popular army jobs include those of a driver, mechanic, and drone operator.
04 May 2024
Lviv region hands over more than 700 drones purchased at auction to military
The Lviv region has sent 706 drones, which were purchased for UAH 12.5 million raised at a charity auction, to the military personnel of the 125th separate territorial defense brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
30 April 2024
Andrii Demchenko, Spokesman of the State Border Service of Ukraine
A New Pattern of Border Guarding, More Focused on Defense, is being Established
29 April 2024
President Zelensky: U.S. defense package already arriving in Ukraine
Armaments included in the recently approved U.S. defense aid package are already being delivered to Ukraine.