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.
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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.
Ukrainian drone makers unveil independent Mavic analogues for military
China's Mavics are widely used on the frontlines for air reconnaissance, as Ukraine pushes for self-sufficient military tech production amid Chinese export restrictions.
Ukraine’s defense sector receives $600.6 million boost from Denmark
The deals will bolster Ukraine’s weapons production for its army, focusing on self-propelled artillery, drones, anti-tank systems, and missiles.
Four new ground drones cleared for Ukrainian army deployment to enhance logistics
The newly-codified land-based robotic platforms support cargo transport, reconnaissance, and casualty extraction.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree to jointly produce military drones, EW systems, ammunition
Defense ministers signed a memorandum, establishing joint production amid Ukraine's ongoing military needs.
New Ukrainian VARTA 2 armored vehicle enters state testing phase
The vehicle, featuring an enhanced design and SICH heavy combat module, showcased stable performance in firing tests with its 30 mm automatic cannon.
Reuters: Explosives scarcity limits Ukraine’s growing mortar shell production
Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister Smetanin states that the missile program also faces delays due to supply chain issues.
Ukraine’s monthly production of Bohdana howitzers increased to about 20, Zelenskyy announces
This marks a doubling in Ukraine’s monthly production of the self-propelled howitzers since April, when output first reached ten units.