France reveals mineral negotiations with Ukraine since October
French Defense Minister Lecornu says the talks focus on securing critical raw materials for France's defense industry needs over the next 30-40 years.
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Lithuania transfers sights with thermal imagers to Ukraine
Over this year, the country plans to address Ukraine's most urgent needs - air defense, ammunition, drones, and jammers.
Lithuanian media launches third drone fundraising campaign for Ukraine
Two-thirds of the funds raised will go toward Lithuanian-made drones and anti-drone systems, while the remaining third will support Ukrainian domestic production.
Former Czech PM Babiš’s party vows to stop shell purchases for Ukraine
Czech opposition party ANO threatens to suspend the Prague-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine if it wins October elections, risking vital supply.
Ukraine hits peak strike rate on Russia as drone output tops 1.5 million
Ukraine's domestic drone industry reaches 96% of military UAV supply, enabling record strikes on Russian territory as production targets expand to 30,000 long-range units for 2025.
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.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry greenlights over 1,300 military equipment items in 2024
Among those are 251 types of aerial drones and 57 ground-based missile systems.
New Ukrainian “Hell” missile-drone likely designed for striking critical Russian ground targets, expert says
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, a developer of Ukrainian defense systems, says a new missile-drone called “Peklo” (Hell) is designed to…
Estonia approves new military aid for Ukraine despite strained resources
Estonia announced plans to leverage its domestic defense sector through a new competitive program to maintain support for Ukraine.
Baykar signs new cooperation agreement with Ukraine at defense industry fair
Turkish drone manufacturer disclosed no details about the deal, but Ukraine's MFA hinted it may be related to Kızılelma jet drone production in Ukraine.
Ukraine to help Lithuania build RDX explosives factory
The factory construction project, aimed at bolstering the defense capabilities of Ukraine, Lithuania, and the EU, is scheduled to begin in 2025.
Ukrainian-made Stick M12 loitering munition boasts 70 km range
Ukrainian company United Military Solutions has developed the Stick M12 loitering munition, deployed to frontline units and supported by a regional administration for future production.
UK grants Ukraine £3.5 billion for British-made weapons procurement
A UK trade mission, including government and industry representatives, visited Kyiv to discuss future equipment needs and enhance defense industry collaboration.
WP: Ukraine aid funds fuel job growth in American defense sector
US aid to Ukraine boosts defense production in Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Texas, increasing artillery, armored carrier, and rocket system output while creating jobs and revitalizing local industries.
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.
Ukraine launches domestic production of grenades
The massive production of F-1 and RGD-5 models of grenades is yet another step towards strategical autonomy in arms production.
US and Ukraine collaborate on developing alternatives to Soviet-era air-defense systems
While specific details were not disclosed, the collaboration is likely aiming to localize the production of new air-defense missiles in Ukraine, which could substitute for the S-300 surface-to-air and R-27 air-to-air missiles.
US announces 24th Ramstein meeting take place on 6 September
The US Secretary of Defense will convene the 24th gathering of the Ramstein group on 6 September, which oversees the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
UK intel: Russia’s Army 2024 Forum sees reduced attendance, focus on defense industry business
The Army 2024 Forum in Moscow prioritized defense industry business with diminished international participation, featuring delegations from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea, significant arms suppliers to Russia amid efforts to sustain the Ukraine war, per UK intelligence.
Ukroboronprom makes historic entry into top 50 global defense firms, Kamyshin says
Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has risen 16 places to enter the top 50 global defense companies, driven by a 72% revenue increase in 2023, a minister says.
