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Ambassador: EU to use Danish model to channel € 1 billion from frozen Russian assets into Ukrainian defense industry

Following Denmark's successful model of directly funding Ukrainian arms manufacturers, the European Union will redirect the funds to boost Ukraine's domestic defense industry.

byOlena Mukhina

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European security system “impossible without Ukraine,” says Lithuanian MEP

Lithuanian MEP Petras Auštrevičius states that a European defense alliance is impossible without Ukraine, highlighting Kyiv's role as the EU's most strategic and reliable partner in securing Europe’s future security framework.

byOlena Mukhina

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European Council President invites Zelenskyy to Brussels for EU defence summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join EU leaders in Brussels on 6 March for discussions on European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

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Britain’s defence spending to rise significantly – most since Cold War

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Britain's decision to increase defence spending as "a strong move from a reliable partner."

byMaria Tril

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Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine

The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Teams from over 20 Ukrainian defense startups completed education program in Silicon Valley

Ukraine’s defense startups gain Silicon Valley mentorship via SRI International, accelerating military tech innovation with US expertise and investment potential.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Russian authorities intensify protection of defense and industrial facilities in border regions from Ukrainian strikes

Security Council Chairperson Dmitry Medvedev personally visits Bryansk Chemical Plant to assess potential vulnerabilities.

byMaria Tril

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Italian steel plant made € 93 million while supplying parts for Russian multiple rocket launchers used in Ukraine, investigation reveals

Investigation finds Italian steel plant Cividale Spa earned €93 million from Russia while partner company supplied rocket components.

byOlena Mukhina

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SBU detains generals over failed Kharkiv Oblast’s defense before May 2024 offensive

Three top military commanders face up to 10 years in prison for negligence that led to territorial losses along Ukraine's eastern border.

byMaria Tril

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Italy prepares to unveil 10th military aid package for Ukraine

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed the country's tenth military aid package for Ukraine while emphasizing support for a "just peace" that excludes Ukrainian capitulation.

byMaria Tril

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Credit: NATO Press Service

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NATO Secretary General: Ukraine to spend 25% of its GDP on defense by 2025, ten times NATO’s average

NATO's top official emphasizes the economic necessity of preemptive defense investments to avoid costlier future spendings.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine develops own ballistic missile systems, while new rocket complexes are set to join armed forces

Ukraine's missile programs face difficulties, but the Grom-2, based on the Sapsan, continues to advance despite challenging conditions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine’s FM: Ukraine may receive 20 air defense systems by end of 2024

Foreign Minister Sybiha said that Ukraine urgently neews air defense systems like HAWK, NASAMS, and IRIS-T systems.

byMaria Tril

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New drone factory planned in Finland with Ukrainian partners

Finnish tech group Summa Defence launches a joint drone production facility with Ukrainian partners to meet rising demand for advanced military and civilian drone technologies.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia poised for “massive attack” on Ukraine as winter approaches, official warns

Russia has amassed significant missile stockpiles and prepared its strategic aviation forces for a potential large-scale winter assault on Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official warned today.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Sikorski: Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for immediate European action on defense spending and migration policy as US election results emerge.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian tech grants boosted to support innovation

In a move to bolster the development of cutting-edge defense technologies, the Brave1 defense tech cluster has raised its grants.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuania to prepare plan for mass evacuation in case of war – Interior Ministry

As part of a broader civil defense initiative, Lithuania is preparing a national evacuation plan while also implementing conscription for school graduates.

byMaria Tril

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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Ukraine to boost defense budget with billions of dollars

In a bid to strengthen its defense sector, the Ukrainian government has allocated an additional $12 billion, focusing on new weaponry, military salaries, and infrastructure.

byOlena Mukhina