Czech Republic pledges to extend ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský says he cannot specify how many shells have been sent to Kyiv so far.
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Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage
Ukraine is turning to an unlikely solution - cotton cultivation - to combat a global gunpowder shortage. With Western allies struggling to meet artillery needs, experimental fields in Odesa Oblast aim to produce nitrocellulose, a key gunpowder component. Russia, meanwhile, faces no such ammunition constraints.
Russian artillery superiority decreases from 8:1 to 3:1, Ukrainian defense official says
The official stressed the importance of foreign support and collaborative ventures to boost Ukraine's military production capabilities, acknowledging the industrial capacity disparity with Russia.
Pentagon announces $ 375 million military aid package for Ukraine
The 66th tranche of equipment amid Russia's all-out war includes air-to-ground missiles, HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and armored vehicles.
AP: US plant increases production of 155mm ammunition for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammunition plant increased production of crucial 155mm artillery shells by 50% to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
Ukraine to begin production of 155mm shells using Norwegian military technologies
This move comes as part of the Nansen program, which provides extensive support to Ukraine, including significant investments in defense production.
Frozen Russian asset proceeds to supply Ukraine with ammo via Czech initiative
A portion of frozen Russian assets in the EU will fund ammunition supplies to Ukraine within the Czech ammunition initiative, the Czech Defense Minister says.
Germany delivers new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes IRIS-T air defense system, ammunition, drones
This new allocation follows a package announced on 29 July, which included 8 Leopard 1 A5 tanks delivered in cooperation with Denmark, according to the German government.
US announces $1.7 billion security package for Ukraine
The Pentagon announces $1.7 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, including $200 million in immediate military aid and $1.5 billion for long-term contracts.
Ukrainian ambassador says Poland is delivering its 45th military aid package to Ukraine
Since early 2022, Poland has supplied Ukraine with various types of military equipment worth over $4 billion.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 882: Czech Republic launches second initiative for Ukrainian ammo supply
In the meantime, Russian forces continue to target civilian areas, with recent missile strikes hitting a demining office in Kharkiv and injuring people in Odesa and Kherson.
Bulgaria to donate surplus military equipment to Ukraine, says defense minister
Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced plans to provide Ukraine with excess military equipment and ammunition following a thorough review of Bulgarian military resources and finding a surplus equipment that could be donated to Ukraine without compromising national security.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 864: NATO, South Korea to discuss aid for Ukraine at Washington summit
Meanwhile, Russia has begun producing tank ammunition in India, aiming to replenish its stocks amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Rheinmetall’s Ukrainian expansion is building a defense industry powerhouse
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is investing heavily in Ukraine, setting up joint production facilities for armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and position Rheinmetall as the "number one option for the Ukrainian army."
Serbia won’t ban ammo sales to third countries supplying Ukraine, PM Vučević says
Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević defends ammunition sales to Western buyers, potentially supplying Ukraine, saying this doesn't make Serbia a belligerent in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Czech Defense Ministry: Ukraine to receive first batch of ammunition under Czech initiative by end of June
The Czech Republic's ambitious plan to supply Ukraine with 800,000 artillery shells has sparked a debate over ammunition quality and transparency.
FT: €800mn worth of ammunition from Serbia reached Ukraine via third parties
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić downplayed his country's role in supplying ammunition that ultimately reaches Ukraine, insisting in an interview that Serbia legally sells the ammo and what buyers do with it is "their job."
Rheinmetall received largest order in company history for supply of ammunition, including to Ukraine
The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the German army and its allies, as well as to provide support to Ukraine in its defense.
Norway donates $ 45 mn in mortar ammunition to Ukraine
Norway is donating 81-mm mortar ammunition worth approximately $45 million to Ukraine to address the country's acute and extensive need for ammunition.
Fifty-year-old howitzers crack under strain in Ukraine’s Kharkiv defense
Recycled shells, ammo from allies, and drone detectors keep Ukraine's 57th brigade firing, but modern artillery is needed to save shells and eliminate guided aerieal bombs and impending Russian assaults