Netherlands commits over $ 500 million to Ukrainian drone development program
The Netherlands will invest $541 million in developing drones for Ukraine as part of a broader $2.2 billion support package through 2025.
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Chaotic drone arsenal gives Ukraine tactical surprise advantage
Ukraine's diverse drone industry complicates Russian countermeasures, but creates challenges for operators managing varying systems and quality, Business Insider says.
Ukrainian UAVs strike drone production facility in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast
Additional strikes targeted industrial and energy infrastructure in Rostov, Voronezh, Saratov, and Tambov oblasts of Russia overnight on March 13.
Netherlands to invest $ 756 mn in drone production for Ukraine
The Dutch PM said that the investment package also aimed partly at Ukraine's defence industry.
Lithuania invests € 20 million with more to come in joint weapons production with Ukraine
"Ukraine's defense industry has incredible potential [...] due to its high-level expertise based on direct battlefield experience," said Lithuania's Minister of National Defense.
Ukraine introduces new domestic drone Hromylo for military operations
The Hromylo UAV system offers enhanced operational flexibility for front-line units.
Finnish-Ukrainian partnership unveils advanced anti-personnel drone tested in actual combat
Insta Defense's new Steel Eagle ER (extended range) system can disperse over 3,000 steel and tungsten fragments across 2,000 square meters and penetrate light armor from altitude.
Drone supplies to Defense Forces up 19-fold in 2024, Commander-in-Chief says
Over 170 types of unmanned systems are now in use by Ukrainian Defense Forces, according to Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Sukharevskyi.
New Chinese restrictions target drone supply chains, vital for Ukraine defense
China's manufacturers are limiting exports of crucial drone components to Western markets, with additional restrictions expected in 2025.
Ukrainian forces receive first batch of Ukraine’s newest Peklo drone missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered the first batch of domestically produced Peklo drone missiles with a 700 km range.
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.
US pledges $ 800 million for Ukrainian drone production along with new aid package
During his trip to Kyiv, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine.
“Difficult to counter”: Zelenskyy unveils new domestic missile-drone system to strike Russians
On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the country's latest military innovation - the "Palianytsia" missile-drone, that has been already successfully used against Russian forces. He emphasized that, “It's difficult to counter, but very easy to understand why.”
Ukraine’s government allocates additional $ 392 mn for drone purchase
Ukraine allocates additional $392 mn to purchase 300,000 drones. Total drone spending now $1 bn
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.
Canada to provide Ukraine with over $ 2.3 mn for drone production
It's the first time that Canada is providing funding for the production of military drones directly in Ukraine.
Ukraine allocates $128 million for procurement of attack drones
Ukraine's Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed that Ukraine has already signed UAV contracts worth UAH 30 billion ($769 million), with more in preparation.
New model of kamikaze drones set for mass production in Ukraine after successful tests
Ukraine has developed its own loitering munitions that can rival the Russian Lantset drone, a deadly weapon that can hit targets within a range of 40 kilometers.