Poland nears swap of MiG-29s its army can’t use for Ukrainian counter-drone know-how
Warsaw’s offer has shrunk from up to nine jets to two, and Poland is weighing selling some of the rest, above all to Bulgaria.
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Starlink’s slowdown hurt Ukraine at front. Now Kyiv and Türkiye weigh building satellite technology together, Zelenskyy says
Talks with Türkiye have begun, Zelenskyy says after meeting Turkish leader Erdogan.
Ukraine shares its fortification know-how with Estonia’s new defense minister, weeks after 70-million-euro shells scandal felled his predecessor
Martin Herem took the post on 16 September, after Hanno Pevkur resigned over a procurement scandal.
Ukraine shows its drones in Canada as Ottawa pledges a third of its future output
The presentation followed a declaration on defense cooperation that Kyiv calls the first step toward a drone deal still to be signed.
Italy’s largest arms maker had no plans for a Ukraine factory—a year later, it has a Kyiv subsidiary
The Kyiv-based R&D unit will research communications, navigation, and electronic and optical technologies for Ukraine's defense sector.
The MiG-29s Poland was about to junk may cross into Ukraine after all
Kyiv had wanted Warsaw to fund the overhauls; now it is offering a clean trade of aircraft for unmanned systems, Poland says.
Nine jets for drone tech: the Polish-Ukrainian barter that collapsed in June is alive again, Polish minister says
Warsaw froze the transfer weeks ago, accusing Kyiv of walking away from the drone-technology side of the deal.
From battlefield trophy to allied blueprint: Ukraine opens its Russian arsenal
Kyiv says sharing seized equipment and its weak points will cut the time partners need to build countermeasures.
Ukraine to supply NATO ally Latvia with strike drones, ground robots, naval systems
Defense ministers spell out the Drone Deal's two-way flow
Bulgaria’s defense minister banned weapons to Ukraine. It’s not that simple
Ukraine does not currently receive free military aid from Bulgaria but maintains ongoing mutually beneficial commercial defense cooperation.
Ukraine says its drone deal with the US is stuck while its deals with Europe and the Gulf move ahead
Kyiv agreed to let Washington check its air, sea, and land drones, yet the framework agreement remains open, Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine sets new procedure for captured Russian equipment, enabling its use in defense and international cooperation
Ukrainian crews have repaired and redeployed enemy tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery throughout the war.
Zelenskyy and Sweden’s Kristersson sign joint defense declaration at Uppsala air base, including work within Drone Deal
Also, Stockholm unveiled its largest aid package for Kyiv, worth $2.7 billion.
IT Coalition co-led by Estonia just crossed €1.4 billion with Ukraine’s drone programs as focus
Estonia reaffirmed its commitment to allocate at least 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine.
Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Azerbaijan: Six bilateral deals, with defense industry as key area
"We have a very high level of relations, and it is important that they are based on mutual respect," Zelenskyy said.
Spain is sending Ukraine 100 VAMTAC vehicles, same platform hosting Britain’s Rapid Ranger counter-drone system
The VAMTAC platforms provide personnel protection and improved operational mobility in field conditions.
11 countries want Ukraine’s drone defense technology: three Gulf states already signed 10-year deals
Ukrainian interceptor drones (systems designed to shoot down Russian Shaheds and other attack UAVs) have emerged as one of the most battlefield-validated Ukrainian drone capabilities.
Zelenskyy flew to Oslo to lay groundwork for joint project. Drone Deal is next step
The joint declaration is signed.
Belgium and Spain just committed €1 billion each to Ukraine. Here’s what they buy
Belgium is sending more F-16s.
Ukraine proposes Norway access to its drone war secrets
Ukraine is arriving at Ramstein not only with a list of needs but with a portfolio of battle-proven capability that its partners want access to.