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Ukrainian defense industry
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine to boost defense production
President Zelenskyy announces plans to boost Ukraine's defense production and emphasizes the need for military support, including F-16 jets and Patriot missiles, amid a months-long delay in US aid stalled by Congressional Republicans.
Minister: Ukraine to mass-produce versatile robotic platforms for frontline missions
Ground robotic platforms are set to be the next game-changer in the war, according to Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation.
German Helsing GmbH to help Ukraine add AI to domestically-produced drones
Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries and a German defense company, Helsing GmbH, signed a memorandum of understanding on security and defense cooperation on 24 February.
Ukraine to ramp up production of ground systems in 2024, says minister
The massive production of aerial and sea drones has already been organized. Kamyshin said the next goal is to make the same with the autonomous ground systems.
Ukraine signs cooperation memorandum with Taurus manufacturer
Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has signed a memorandum with leading missile development and manufacturing company MBDA Deutschland.
New Ukrainian drone to engage in tactical nighttime operations
The Shoolika mk6, Ukraine's latest strategic strike drone, promises to redefine night warfare with advanced vision systems and precision targeting.
Defense cooperation: Ukraine’s Defense minister outlines new agreements with the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Baltic states
In particular, Ukraine and Belgium "signed six documents on cooperation in the defense industry" to establish joint production in Ukraine
Ukrainian intel: Russia’s recent missile attacks targeted Ukraine’s defense industry
Ukrainian military intelligence notes a shift in Russian targeting, moving from Ukraine's energy sector last winter to its defense industry facilities, with the threat to the energy sector looming.
Slovakia quietly bolsters Ukraine’s defenses despite political rhetoric
Business overrides politics in Slovakia and Hungary as both nations' defense firms expand production and cooperation with Ukraine despite claims of not supplying weapons
With billions invested, Ukraine-EU defense cooperation gains momentum
Defense industry and cooperation can’t be built in one day. But the good news for Ukraine is that it can’t be canceled in one day either due to huge investments and multi-year contracts. Even if governmental military aid from the US or EU declines, new factories and joint production will continue deliveries regardless of politics.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to produce 1 million drones next year
Zelenskyy assures that Ukrainian military brigades will receive domestically produced drones, highlighting a significant push in UAV manufacturing.
Ukrainian Cobra fixed-wing suicide drone achieves rapid production
Ukrainian engineers have developed and launched the Cobra fixed-wing "kamikaze" drone manufacturing, with a 300 km operational range and 15 kg payload capacity, using riveted steel construction for rapid and affordable production.
First UK trade mission to Ukraine boosts defense cooperation
UK defense trade mission to Ukraine leads to major agreements: Contracts for vessel maintenance, specialized artillery support, and a collaborative engineering initiative to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities.
Kharkiv presents upgraded armored vehicles, hands over first two cars to military
Scouts of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine received the first two upgraded Dozor-B armored vehicles developed by Kharkiv engineers and made in Ukraine.
Ukraine starts mass production of 750 km range “kamikaze” drones
Ukraine's military receives its first AQ 400 Scythe drones with a remarkable 750 km range; the manufacturer says it produces 100 Scythes monthly and targets 500 units a month, emphasizing local production.
Zelenskyy meets with leaders of US defense companies
President Zelensky met with US defense industry leaders during his US visit, focusing on a European defense hub in Ukraine, military production, and investment from American partners.
Ukroboronprom, Milrem Robotics to jointly produce multi-domain defense vehicles
Estonia's Milrem Robotics joins forces with Ukraine's defense sector to create next-generation, multi-domain robotic systems, aiming to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities
German UAV manufacturer joins Diia City for drone production in Ukraine
Quantum Systems, a prominent German drone company, is set to establish a Research and Development (R&D) center in Ukraine.
Minister: Ukraine to partner with US firms to produce 155mm shells domestically
Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries noted that setting up 155mm shell production will take “at least two, maximum three years” given the technologies required.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine, Rheinmetall to launch joint armored vehicle production
Ukraine is set to enhance its defense industry by producing armored vehicles in partnership with German defense concern Rheinmetall on Ukrainian territory