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Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
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Five Ukrainian war startups taking on Russia’s brute force
From AI spying systems to ground drones, Ukraine is revealing the power of grassroots innovation against Russia's top-down military behemoth, with agile defense tech startups tailored to the war's realities.
Ukraine military fundraiser Hanna Hvozdiar becomes Strategic Industries Deputy Minister
The appointment gives Ukrainians hope for a more effective management of domestic military production. Before the appointment, Hanna Hvozdiar used to manage a private Serhiy Prytula foundation, collecting money for the military to equip soldiers. The second in Ukraine military charity by size, it earned popularity and respect among Ukrainians.
Zelenskyy announces replacement of Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Reznikov resigns (updated)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the replacement of the Defense Minister. “Autumn is a time for strengthening,” Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine launches a new agency in the Ministry of Defense to make procurement more efficient
Unlike other Ukrainian ministries, which since 2017 have been operating according to the new Prozorro system, the Ministry…
Russians love symbolism, so we anticipate February’s offensives – Defense Minister Reznikov
Oleksii Reznikov, the Ukrainian Defense Minister, had stated at a press conference that the country’s defense forces anticipate…
Russia prepares for new offensive in spring; Ukraine is de facto NATO member – Ukraine defense minister
In an interview with the BBC, Oleksiy Reznikov said he was sure Ukraine would receive long-sought weapons, including…
‘We are not afraid and you must not be either,’ Ukrainian defense minister says
Russia has long depended for its successes on its ability to intimidate by instilling fear in its opponents.…
Ukraine launches hotline, site for families of Russian killed & captured soldiers
Anton Herashchenko, advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, announced that the Ministry of Defense of…
How Ukraine is building its territorial defense: results of first month
[editorial]One month has passed since the Law On National Resistance entered into force in Ukraine on 1 January…
Germany blocks Ukraine’s arms purchase from NATO as unofficial arms embargo on Ukraine continues
[editorial]In November, Berlin vetoed Ukraine’s purchase of anti-drone rifles and anti-sniper systems through a NATO procurement agency. Germany…
Growing pains in the Ukrainian Special Forces
Nonetheless, the UASOF still suffers from some obstacles on its road to superior combat readiness. Chief among them…
Defense reform in Ukraine: The leadership challenge
The latest “National Security Strategy of Ukraine” was approved on September 14, 2020 (see EDM, September 24, 2020),…
New reservists law in Ukraine: A forced step forward
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the reserve system reforms introduce a number of key changes (Army Inform,…
Escalation around Donbas: Is the Ukrainian army prepared for full-scale Russian aggression?
Several reasons were put forward to try to explain the springtime Russian buildup; and any or all of…
Ukraine looks for applicable lessons in latest Karabakh War
Originally published by Jamestown.org on November 9, 2020 From the earliest days of war in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas…
Baku’s success in using Turkish drones raises question: Could Ukraine use them against Russia in Crimea?
The Azerbaijani military’s use of Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UAV), purchased from Türkiye, played…
Ukrainian-UK defense cooperation: Will London have Kyiv’s back?
On October 7, in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was paying an official visit to…
Russian disinformation shadows Ukrainian-British-US Joint Endeavor 2020 exercise
The Russian Armed Forces’ largest military exercise of the year, Kavkaz 2020, was held on September 21–23, in…
Ukraine’s new National Security Strategy: A wide scope with foggy implementation mechanisms
On September 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the country’s new National Security Strategy, entitled “Human Security—the State’s…
Kyiv considers purchase of 16 US patrol boats Mark VI which might strengthen Ukraine’s maritime security
It should be noted that the March–June 2020 reduction in such artificial delays should not be taken as…