Weapons Archives - Euromaidan Press

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Ukraine’s defense industry claims 59% of military contracts after production surge

Ukraine triples domestic weapons production, secures 59% of defense contracts as local manufacturers achieve self-sufficiency in drones and electronic warfare systems.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine’s 228 years of combat footage powers next-generation AI drones

Ukraine transforms its vast combat experience into artificial intelligence advantage, processing terabytes of daily drone footage to develop autonomous weapon systems that revolutionize modern warfare.

byOlena Mukhina

US Senate wraps up Ukraine aid bill talks, final vote looms

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US lawmakers request intel assessment on Ukraine aid suspension impact amid threats from Russia, Iran, and China

The Director of National Intelligence, alongside the Directors of Defense Intelligence and Central Intelligence agencies, have been tasked to prepare an extensive report on both the war's progress and the effectiveness of US military aid for Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1020: Ukraine’s “Sea Baby” marine drones damage Russian helicopters near Crimea

Meanwhile, Russian forces have captured 235 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in Donetsk Oblast within a week.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Ukraine struggles to repair Western equipment damaged on the front lines as spare parts remain in short supply

Western weapons damaged in Ukraine face months-long repair delays as complex logistics and licensing requirements hinder swift action.

byOlena Mukhina

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European allies plan to arm Ukraine using “Danish model” amid Kyiv’s defense funding shortages

Kyiv is working with European allies to produce drones and long-range missiles locally, strengthening its defense sector.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukrainian drone operator, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Ukraine calls for more weapons to achieve just peace at OSCE meeting

At the OSCE Permanent Council meeting, Ukraine's Acting Permanent Representative, Viktoriya Kuvshinnikova, stressed the need to bolster sanctions against Russia, close loopholes, and ensure accountability for Russian leadership’s crimes, while pushing for Ukraine's integration into the Euro-Atlantic security system.

byOlena Mukhina

South Korea hints at lethal aid to Ukraine if Russia arms North Korea

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Seoul not ruling out sending weapons to Ukraine, South Korean President Yoon confirms

Citing the threat posed by North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yoon says Seoul could adjust its Ukraine support strategy.

byYuri Zoria

ATACMS, illustrative image. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

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Zelenskyy: US, Germany, France, and Italy seek unity on allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia

As Ukraine works to neutralize Russia’s drone and missile threats, approval for such operations remains critical to its defense strategy.

byOlena Mukhina

Kherson, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews,ua.

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Tavria Joint Forces: Russia uses munitions with poisonous substances in southern Ukraine

Russian forces are escalating their use of chemical munitions in southern Ukraine, with the Tavria operational group reporting daily instances of such attacks.

byOlena Mukhina

An unmanned aerial vehicle produce by Skyeton. Source: Skyeton

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Ukraine’s Skyeton expands UAV production to Slovakia amid rising demand

Skyeton, the Ukrainian manufacturer of Raybird-3 reconnaissance systems, has started production in Slovakia.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 870: US develops long-range munition for Ukraine with 250kg warhead

The US Air Force has initiated the ERAM project to develop a long-range aviation munition.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee

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Bundestag defense chair backs Germany’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets

In light of Russia's offensive in Kharkiv Oblast and intensified attacks on civilians, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, welcomed Germany's policy shift allowing Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against Russian military targets but emphasized that this decision "should have happened much earlier”.

byVira Kravchuk

Defence Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov

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Ukraine aims to attract more global investment in domestic weapons production

Ukrainian soldiers are providing invaluable feedback to global defense companies by testing their weapons, equipment, and technologies in real combat situations, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov reveals.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 825: Belgium signs security deal, pledges F-16 jets for Ukraine’s military forces

Belgium has pledged to deliver 30 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv by 2028, with the initial aircraft arriving this year.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

Russo-Ukrainian war day 820 (daily review)

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 820: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills 7 people while US officials debate weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia

The attack on Kharkiv targeted a large printing enterprise, killing seven and injuring more than 20 people, after which President Zelenskyy urged the allies again to provide air defense systems to Ukraine.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Ukraine’s “hands tied” by US weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul called on the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to use American weapons, such as HIMARS and ATACMS, to strike Russian military targets to achieve victory in the war.

byVira Kravchuk