Training Ukrainian troops abroad turned into training Western militaries, after 12 years of war. Kyiv just moved classroom home
Ukraine suspended the program and opened its doors instead.
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“There are no good hands anymore”: Training gaps erode Ukraine’s air defenses
Lack of training time prevents mobilized personnel from mastering air defense systems
Ukraine’s kill rate just overtook Russia’s troop replacement, Syrskyi says
And Kyiv is upgrading the training pipeline that produced those numbers.
Montenegrin troops to join NATO training mission for Ukraine — parliament gives green light
After a nine-month delay, Montenegro’s parliament finally authorized the deployment of its troops to support NATO training activities for Ukraine.
Lithuania tests heavy machine guns and missiles against drones 10km from Belarus border
Lithuania's parliament allowed military forces to engage drones operating illegally in restricted airspace, a policy shift triggered after a Russian Gerber drone penetrated Lithuanian territory and forced government officials into shelter.
Ukraine offers allies to learn how to fight modern skies as hundreds of Russian drones destroyed nightly
Ukraine's Air Force commanders coordinate small units, interceptor drones, and electronic warfare systems.
Ten nations forge Ukraine’s marines into Europe’s ultimate fighting force
Once a Soviet-style force, Ukraine’s marines now drill with NATO’s best — preparing for battles that will decide Europe’s eastern frontier.
Ukrainian forces to train under new NATO-based standards for extreme conditions
From Arctic to desert warfare, Ukrainian forces launch comprehensive survival training program based on NATO expertise while implementing hundreds of alliance standards in preparation for eventual membership.
Kallas: EU to train 75,000 Ukrainian troops by end of winter
The European Union will train an additional 12,000 Ukrainian service members by February 2025, bringing the total number of troops trained under EUMAM to 75,000, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Monday.
Norway to relocate Ukrainian F-16 pilot training base to Portugal
Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announces continued support for Ukrainian air defense training.
France completes training of Ukraine’s newly-formed Anna of Kyiv Brigade
The Brigade completed training in France under EU military assistance, receiving cutting-edge weaponry including VAB APCs, CAESAR howitzers, and Milan anti-tank missiles.
Finland hosts major NATO artillery drills near Russian border
More than 5,000 troops from 29 countries will deploy 130 weapons systems in NATO's artillery drill spanning five European nations.
Borrell: EU mission to train Ukrainian military to be extended for two years
The EU Training Mission for Ukrainian military is operating primarily in Poland and Germany.
Britain may send military instructors to western Ukraine to train recruits
A proposed shift in UK military strategy could see British instructors operating on Ukrainian soil for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden announces $ 7.9 billion defense aid for Ukraine, new Russia sanctions
The package includes air defense systems, long-range munitions, and F-16 pilot training. Additionally, new sanctions target Russia's defense industry and cryptocurrency networks.
US Army adapts tactics based on Ukrainian battlefield experiences
Increased investment in artillery and unmanned aerial systems tops the list of changes the US Army is implementing following observations from the Ukrainian army.
Germany may hold more basic training for Ukrainian army recruits
"We have received more training requests as Ukraine continues to mobilize, in particular for basic training'' Lieutenant-General Andreas Marlow, head of the EU's special training command near Berlin, said in an interview on Thursday 27 June.
Denmark to stop training Ukrainian F-16 pilots after 2024
Denmark's transition to F-35 fighters will halt its F-16 training program for Ukrainian pilots by the end of 2024, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Monday.
France pledges to train 26 Ukrainian pilots for F-16s for next two years
A group of 10 Ukrainian pilots, aged 21 to 23, are currently undergoing fighter jet training at an undisclosed French air base, according to reports from Le Monde.
US “deliberately” delaying training for Ukraine’s F-16 pilots, Kyiv claims
A Ukrainian official has claimed that a political decision by Washington is damaging operations against Russia due to the slow pace of F-16 pilot training.