More Dutch F-16s arrive in Ukraine as France delivers its first Mirage 2000 jets
The newly acquired jets will strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, Defense Minister Umierov says.
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Ukraine’s Defense Minister faces backlash over procurement leader firing
Umierov removed procurement chief Bezrukova over delivery issues, sparking concerns about weapon supplies amid Russia's battlefield advances.
Ukraine expands cooperation with Norway’s NASAMS air defense manufacturer
Ukraine's defense minister met Kongsberg's CEO to discuss NASAMS components production in Ukraine, air defense integration, and anti-drone capabilities.
Pentagon: US readies $ 2,3bn Ukraine military aid package
It will include anti-tank weapons, interceptors, and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems.
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.
Defense Minister: Russians concentrate forces for breakthrough west of Bakhmut
Despite "Russian numerical superiority," Ukraine's defenders disrupting Russian plans, Defense Minister Umerov said.
Ukraine calls NATO members for additional air defense systems amid escalated Russian air attacks
After Russia's intensified missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, Defense Minister Umerov urgently requested additional air defense systems from NATO allies during an extraordinary meeting.
Russia loses 400 soldiers per square kilometer in Ukraine, Umerov says
Despite a sixfold artillery advantage, Russia failed to achieve advantage, Ukraine's defense minister said.
Artillery Coalition for Ukraine launches in Paris without Ukrainian Defense Minister
Rustem Umerov canceled his visit at the last minute “due to security concerns”.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Umerov cancels France visit
The Ukrainian official was set to arrive in Paris on 18 January.
Defense Minister: Ukrainian drone manufacturers working at “tremendous pace”
Ukraine is rapidly boosting drone production to fulfill military requirements, with a focus on efficiency and diversification of drone models, as per Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Ukraine to boost domestic weapons production, Defense Minister says
Rustem Umerov met with the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine to discuss how to ramp up domestic weapons production for the Ukrainian army and reduce dependence on Western military aid.
ATACMS have significant impact on the battlefield, Ukraine’s Defense Minister says
Rustem Umerov and Lloyd Austin discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine in a phone call.
Rustem Umerov becomes Ukraine’s new defense minister
The former State Property Fund chief, Rustem Umerov, replaces Oleksii Reznikov as Ukraine's defense minister after the latter resigned following a string of army procurement scandals in the media.
