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.
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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.
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.
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.
VR/AR military tech projects take center stage at Kyiv’s Defence Vision Day
Thirteen teams from the Defense Builder accelerator showcased their innovations at Defence Vision Day, including heavy drones, demining systems, and robotic platforms at the event.
Ukraine and Czech Republic sign security agreement
The Czech Republic plans to continue helping Ukraine receive artillery shells with the support of partner countries. In addition, the agreement envisages the strengthening of ammunition production capacities in both countries and the establishment of joint ventures.
Tusk: Poland finalizes work on security agreement with Ukraine
Tusk also said he had an "important meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on bilateral Polish-Ukrainian relations ahead of a European Council meeting in Brussels.
FT: US to redirect Patriot air defense orders to Ukraine until it has enough to defend itself
Systems destined for other countries will be diverted to help Kyiv protect its cities and critical infrastructure, with the US government set to halt all open orders until Ukraine has enough to defend itself from Russia’s air attacks.
British Intelligence: Russia plans using more revenues from tax hikes to continue its war in Ukraine in 2025
UK Intelligence's latest update indicates that Russia's recent tax hikes are likely aimed at financing expanding financial obligations, including the war in Ukraine.
Reuters: Putin cannot dictate Ukraine’s peace terms, claims Lloyd Austin in Brussels
His remarks came as Ukraine prepares for a Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
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.
Frontline report: Russian offensive in Kharkiv stalls with Vovchansk as bridges over river destroyed
Geolocated footage shows Russian military equipment digging trenches near Vovchansk, suggesting a change to a defensive posture after Ukrainian resistance halted Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast aimed at establishing a 20km buffer zone inside Ukraine's border.
British Defense Secretary says Ukraine will receive 100 air defense missiles from London in May
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has said that Ukraine will receive a hundred air defense missiles from Britain during May and urged allies to speed up military aid to Ukraine amid Russia's offensive in Kharkiv region.
EurActiv: Ukraine plans to use Russia’s frozen assets to boost arms production
Ukraine is exploring ways to bolster its domestic arms industry with support from the European Union, according to Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin.
CNN: Blinken urges China to cease support of Russian defense industry amid his latest trip
The US Secretary of State’s recent trip to China discussed the issue of Beijing's support for Moscow's defense industry. He warned that the US would escalate sanctions if China continued its support.
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.
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.
Shoigu warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine in rare phone call
The Russian defense minister stated Macron's idea would "create problems for France" in his first such call in 20 months.
UK intel: Ukraine pivots to defense, rapidly bolstering defenses
With troops moving to defensive posture in war, Ukraine intensively bolsters fortifications like anti-tank ditches on frontlines and border with Belarus to shore up defenses against Russia, as per UK intelligence.
Reuters: Pistorius says Europe must rearm as new threats from Russia loom
Russia has hiked its weapons production considerably to sustain its invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius…