Foreign Policy: Russia’s military production cannot keep pace with battlefield losses
FP analysis predicts Russia's war economy will face critical limits by late 2025, as weapon depletion outpaces production despite GDP growth.
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Ukraine tests domestic long-range missiles, eyes 2025 for full production launch, says defense official
Flight tests of domestically developed cruise and ballistic missiles are yielding positive results, according to defense export chief Oleksii Petrov in an interview to OBOZ.UA.
Over one-third of ammo planned under Czech initiative delivered to Ukraine, says envoy
Ukrainian Ambassador hopes the initiative would extend into 2025, also supporting Ukraine's domestic ammunition production.
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.
Reuters: India faces Russian pressure over shells used in Ukraine
This tacit support for Ukraine's defense efforts underscores India's delicate diplomatic balance and its growing aspirations in the international weapons market.
Sikorski: Poland to rectify delay in supporting Czech shell initiative for Ukraine
As Poland remains the only country yet to contribute to a Czech initiative for purchasing artillery shells for Ukraine, its FM Sikorski explains the delay, citing a responsible official's arrest, and pledges 100 million euros in support over two years.
Ukraine doubles weapons production in 2024, focuses on drones and shells, PM says
Prime Minister Shmyhal highlighted partnerships with international defense companies, the development of long-range systems, and the establishment of joint ventures as key components of this growth.
UK signs $ 392 mn deal for artillery shells to support Ukraine
The British initiative to sign a contract will supply 120,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.
Slovakia boosts ammunition production, indirectly aiding Ukraine despite official stance
Slovakia increases ammunition production, aiding Ukraine indirectly while officially opposing military assistance, aiming for economic growth through defense industry.
Czech initiative to deliver 100,000 artillery shells to Ukraine by summer end
Czech FM announced that through a Czech-led initiative involving 18 countries, with 15 contributing, 100,000 artillery shells will be delivered to Ukraine in July-August, with plans for 500,000 shells by year-end.
Reuters: Decades of neglect in West caused 155mm shell crisis for Ukrainian forces
A Reuters investigation uncovers how years of miscalculations and neglect in US and NATO munitions production led to a critical shortage of 155mm artillery shells, undermining Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian forces.
ISW: Western shells still arrive in limited amounts in Ukraine
Western military aid trickles in, easing Ukraine's artillery deficit, but in limited quantities, decreasing Russia's artillery advantage somewhat but not substantially impacting frontline situation yet, ISW says, referring to Ukraine's defense official.
Seoul says Pyongyang sent million artillery shells to Russia and will send more
North Korea supplied Russia with up to almost 5,000,000 artillery shells to aid its invasion of Ukraine, according to South Korea's defense minister.
Reuters: Germany plans to order additional 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall
Germany plans to order an additional 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall, worth 880 million euros, to replenish stocks depleted by aid to Ukraine.
Slovaks raise €4 mn for Ukrainian ammo procurement in Czechia
Slovak NGOs, opposing their Russia-friendly PM who refused military supplies to Ukraine, have raised over four million euros through an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to buy 2,692 artillery rounds from Czechia, aiming for delivery by summer's end.
Rheinmetall sending prototypes of 100km shells to Ukraine
Rheinmetall boosting output of artillery ammunition, sending Ukraine prototypes of 100 km range shells along with hundreds of thousands regular rounds in 2024.
Belgian PM says first F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine by summer
The first F-16 multi-role fighter jets with trained pilots is to be delivered to Ukraine by early summer. This was announced at a briefing in Brussels by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo.
Estonia found €2-3 billion in shells, missiles for Ukraine, needs funding from allies
Estonia's Defense Minister Pevkur reveals plans to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine, similar to the Czech initiative if allies provide funding.
Germany to fund buying 180,000 rounds for Ukrainian via Czech artillery ammo initiative
Germany has announced a contribution of 180,000 rounds of artillery shells to Ukraine, costing 576 million euros, as part of a Czech-led ammo initiative, bringing Germany's total recent support to over one billion euros, including a March aid package.
Germany rushes 10.000 artillery rounds to Ukraine in days
The head of Germany's situational center on Ukraine revealed 10.000 artillery rounds from Bundeswehr stocks will be transferred to Kyiv in coming days.