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Ukraine aims to attract more global investment in domestic weapons production
Ukrainian soldiers are providing invaluable feedback to global defense companies by testing their weapons, equipment, and technologies in real combat situations, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov reveals.
Ukraine is nationalizing six enterprises that are part of Russia’s defense industry
Ukraine initiates the nationalization of six enterprises within Russia's defense sector, seeking to seize assets owned by a Russian corporation co-managing the companies.
Ukraine lacks USD 10 billion to contract all domestic weapons production capabilities — Minister
This year's budget revenue will allow to contract the domestic weapons production worth $10 billion, while the government…
Although Ukraine has resumed domestic production of artillery shells, supplies from partners will remain crucial — Minister
"No matter how much we produce and how much we increase our own capabilities, we will continue to depend on external supplies," the Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin highlighted.
Canada becomes the second country to commit to funding Ukrainian weapons production
This contribution is part of the ZBROYARI global fundraising campaign aimed at raising $10 billion this year for the production of Ukrainian weaponry.
Pistorius warns of Russia’s surplus arms production
"One could be naive and say he [Putin] is doing this out of caution. I, as a more skeptical person, would say in this case, he is doing this because he might have something in mind or could have something," he said.
Ambassador to US Markarova: Ukraine negotiating local Patriot system production
Ukraine negotiates with the United States over the potential joint production of Patriot air defense missile systems, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova, as Kyiv seeks to bolster its air defenses against Russian attacks.
Ukraine liberalizes legislation on cotton production needed for explosives
The plan is to grow and process cotton plant in southern Odesa Oblast to meet domestic needs. The new law simplifies regulations for the time of martial law.
Defense innovations of French developers to be tested in Ukraine
In a bid to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities, the country will test an array of French innovations, including drone countermeasures.
German Vice Chancellor in Kyiv with a delegation from German defense and energy industries
Frustrated by the slow pace of aid and supply commitments from allies, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck is in Kyiv on a surprise visit with a German delegation from the defense and energy industries.
UK intel: Sanctions continue to disrupt key inputs for Russia’s defense industry
Sanctions are severely disrupting Russia's defense industry, limiting access to foreign components and technology crucial for advanced weapon systems production and exports, per UK intelligence.
Russia begins production of Kh-101 cruise missiles with two warheads, doubling their danger — Defense Express
The analysis of the downed wreckage of the missile showed the mass of its explosive charge increased from 400 to 800 kg.
Kyiv City to build a UAV factory
Kyiv City authorities aim to establish a municipally-owned unmanned aerial vehicle production enterprise with an initial $10.1 million budget allocation.
France may requisition or force prioritize arms factories for faster Ukraine output
With stocks strained, France's defense chief said he may requisition arms makers' capacity or dictate priorities to speed up production for Ukraine's battlefield demands.
Ukraine reportedly shot down two Russian “unique” Zircon missiles — Defense Express
The wreckage will allow experts to assess the technology and capabilities of this Russian hypersonic missile.
Ukraine tests mine-resistant boots to protect deminers on the frontlines
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has embarked on an innovative project to develop specialized mine-resistant boots aimed at safeguarding the limbs of deminers working to clear landmines.
ISW: Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system to undermine defense industry
Russian forces are likely trying to exploit Ukrainian air defense missile shortages in a renewed attempt to collapse Ukraine's energy grid, ISW reported.
FPV drone tactics reshape conventional trench warfare in Russo-Ukrainian War
Russia is working hard to catch up with the Ukrainian progress and has almost reached the number of Ukrainian FPV drone strikes. With the total number of only FPV drone strikes on both sides now approaching 2,000 per month, previous types of trench fortifications are becoming increasingly vulnerable.
EU boosts defense industry with €500 million for ammunition production
The European Commission allocates €500 million to increase ammunition production capacity to 2 million shells per year by 2025.