NATO Secretary General: Ukraine to spend 25% of its GDP on defense by 2025, ten times NATO’s average
NATO's top official emphasizes the economic necessity of preemptive defense investments to avoid costlier future spendings.
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Ukraine develops own ballistic missile systems, while new rocket complexes are set to join armed forces
Ukraine's missile programs face difficulties, but the Grom-2, based on the Sapsan, continues to advance despite challenging conditions.
Ukraine’s FM: Ukraine may receive 20 air defense systems by end of 2024
Foreign Minister Sybiha said that Ukraine urgently neews air defense systems like HAWK, NASAMS, and IRIS-T systems.
New drone factory planned in Finland with Ukrainian partners
Finnish tech group Summa Defence launches a joint drone production facility with Ukrainian partners to meet rising demand for advanced military and civilian drone technologies.
Russia poised for “massive attack” on Ukraine as winter approaches, official warns
Russia has amassed significant missile stockpiles and prepared its strategic aviation forces for a potential large-scale winter assault on Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official warned today.
Sikorski: Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for immediate European action on defense spending and migration policy as US election results emerge.
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.
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.