Ukraine built 90% of its newly authorized weapons itself. Year ago, it was 70%
Of the 1,000 samples authorized, 892 are produced in Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s Defense Ministry rewards bonuses to drone units based on battlefield results
Birds of Magyar tops leaderboard after 820,000 targets hit in 2025
Ukraine licenses 30 military-developed technologies to manufacturers in Q4 2025
First weapons produced under new licensing scheme already reaching frontline units
Ukraine receives record $45 billion in security aid in 2025, up 30% from previous year – Shmyhal
Defense industry investments and frozen Russian asset profits fuel record support.
Unknown drones over Dutch air base prompt military response, investigation underway
Air Force personnel at Volkel Air Base deployed ground-based weapons Friday evening after spotting several unidentified drones over the facility, but the aircraft vanished before interception
Game changer: Ukraine’s homegrown ‘Octopus’ anti-Shahed interceptor drone enters mass production
Combat-proven system operates at night, under electronic jamming, and at low altitude to counter conditions that strain standard air defenses.
Slovakia breaks two-year freeze with new Ukraine military aid under Fico government
Slovakia will transfer five Bożena demining machines and medical equipment to Ukraine in the first direct military aid package since Robert Fico's government halted transfers in October 2023
Ukraine redirects $ 192 mn to drone units that eliminated 22,700 targets in one month
Six Ukrainian drone units that destroyed 22,700 Russian targets in July will receive over $190 mn in emergency funding
Lithuania selects Ukrainian tech over alternatives to catch Russian drones following airspace violations
Lithuania's military selected Ukrainian acoustic detection technology to monitor drone activity, with deployment scheduled for 2026 after two Russian drones entered the country's airspace this month.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian defense plant 1,000km from border
Ukrainian unmanned aircraft reached the Chuvash Republic, over 1,000 kilometers from the border, striking a defense contractor that supplies electronic warfare countermeasures to Russian forces.
Ukraine launches automated biological material storage system for military
Ukraine has begun automating the storage of military personnel's biological samples to help identify missing or deceased soldiers.
Denmark allocates new aid package to Ukraine worth almost $ 1bn
Denmark will provide Ukraine with $970 million in military aid over the next three years, focusing on air defense systems, artillery, and support for the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry delivers over 1.2 million drones to defenders in 2024
From night-vision reconnaissance to deep-strike attack capabilities, Ukraine's 2024 drone procurement spans an unprecedented range of military applications.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister: Russian army is building up forces and creating new brigades
Russia approaches half its military expansion goals while recruiting from North Korea, Africa, and Asia.
Defense Ministry: Denmark allocates $ 116 mn for military aid to Ukraine
Denmark has announced a new $116 million military aid package for Ukraine, marking its 20th round of assistance since the start of Russia's invasion.
Czech Republic considering formation of Ukrainian Legion
The Czech Republic is exploring the creation of a Ukrainian Legion, allowing refugees to voluntarily join and support their homeland's defense efforts.
ISW: Russian Defense Minister engages milbloggers in bid to improve MoD image
Kremlin-affiliated milbloggers report that Defense Minister Belousov has begun addressing their complaints about the conduct of the war in Ukraine.
Audit reveals massive violations in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry exceeding $ 251 mn
The audit, part of the routine and standardized process within the Ukrainian government, identified various issues, including ineffective management decisions and asset management risks.