Zelenskyy: Russia launches over 1,260 aerial bombs at Ukraine in one week
Additionally, Moscow attacked Ukraine with almost 750 long-range kamikaze drones, and over 10 missiles within a week, he says.
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Ukraine’s military relies on 70% international aid for frontline equipment
Ukraine is expanding domestic production to meet combat needs and reduce import dependence, Deputy Defense Minister says.
Ukrainian robotic grenade-launcher turret enters serial production
The Buria carries the Mk 19 belt-fed automatic grenade launcher, and can be installed on a tripod and ground drones.
Lithuanian media launches third drone fundraising campaign for Ukraine
Two-thirds of the funds raised will go toward Lithuanian-made drones and anti-drone systems, while the remaining third will support Ukrainian domestic production.
Ukraine expects new F-16 delivery from Netherlands in 2025
Ukraine's Defense Minister met his Dutch counterpart in the Netherlands, visited F-16 ground personnel training facilities, discussed defense industry cooperation.
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.
NYT: US reveals previously classified support for Ukrainian drone development
The outgoing US Biden Administration declassified the extensive contributions to Ukraine’s drone program, including funding, intelligence sharing, and tech support.
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.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry showcases fiber optic-controlled FPV drones
The fiber optic-controlled FPVs were shown to military commanders and drone operators, showcasing technology that counters enemy electronic warfare.
Defense Express: Modified Soviet-era missile enables maritime drone’s aerial capabilities
Technical analysis shows specialized missile modifications and targeting system adaptations enabled Ukraine's historic downing of Russia's helicopter by USV.
Denmark, France, and Lithuania invest € 150 million to modernize Ukraine’s defense industry
The Danish government has taken a leading role in supporting Ukraine's defense industry, contributing €111 million to strengthen Ukraine's domestic weapons manufacturing.
Economist: Ukraine secretly revives its missile industry amid aid uncertainty
Ukraine revitalizes domestic missile production through private initiatives and state support while facing Russian attacks on manufacturing facilities.
Ukrainian company assembles first fully domestic FPV drone
Defense contractor Vyriy drone has completed assembly of Ukraine's first fully domestically produced FPV drone, featuring local components to reduce Chinese supply dependence.
Ukrainian ground drones get jamming-resistant fiber-optic control
The Dronarium team showcased new fiber-optic control systems for both aerial and ground drones, making them immune to electronic countermeasures.
NATO-standard BREN 2 assault rifles now assembled in Ukraine
Ukroboronprom disclosed that a Ukrainian defense facility started licensed assembly of the Czech rifles in November 2024.
Zelenskyy: Palianytsia in mass production, Ruta missile trials successful
The Ukrainian President announced the deployment of Ukrainian-made systems, including Palianytsia, Peklo, and numerous combat drones, now active in military operations.
Ukraine to increase missile production, Zelenskyy says after successful tests
Other key defense industry focuses include FPV and recon drones, further missile R&D, artillery, according to him.
Ukraine shows off new drone tech to Scholz and Zelenskyy, including AI systems
The two leaders were shown new UAVs, FPV drones, and ground robots, including AI-guided systems developed in Ukraine and in collaboration with Germany.
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.
Sweden backs Ukrainian drone production using Danish model
Sweden commits to financing Ukrainian long-range drone production, supporting defense industry and military technological development.
