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Sanctions fail to prevent Russia from acquiring Western components for EW systems

Russia continues to receive high-tech components from the West, which are used for developing and configuring electronic intelligence and warfare systems (EW/ELINT), Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak wrote on Oct. 7.

7 October 2024, 12:56 PM

Ukraine now manufactures towed variant of Bohdana howitzer

In a video published on Oct. 3, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry presented Bohdana-B, a towed modification of the domestically produced Bohdana self-propelled 155mm howitzer.

3 October 2024, 11:21 PM

First Ukrainian ballistic missile passes flight tests — Zelenskyy

The first domestically designed and produced Ukrainian ballistic missile has successfully passed its test flights, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Oct. 1.

2 October 2024, 12:49 AM

Ukraine triples munitions production in 2023, says PM Shmyhal

Ukraine has tripled its munitions production in 2023, with every second shell in the combat zone being of Ukrainian origin, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a government meeting on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 05:20 PM

Munitions plant in Biden's hometown aids Ukraine and local economy

A munitions plant in President Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is supporting Ukraine and revitalizing the local economy, The Washington Post reported on Sept. 30.

1 October 2024, 01:06 PM

Arms procurement expenses to become protected from budget sequestering

The Ukrainian government plans to expand the list of protected budgetary expenses to include funding for weapons and ammunition production, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sept. 26.

26 September 2024, 10:14 PM

Zelenskyy discusses joint howitzer production with Denmark

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Danish Defense Minister Troels Poulsen, discussing the progress of joint arms production programs and further supplies of F-16 aircraft, Zelenskyy said in his Sept. 13 evening address.

13 September 2024, 11:08 PM

Ukraine to manufacture arms underground — Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working to establish subterranean manufacturing facilities for weapons and ammunition, reducing its dependence on foreign military aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 6.

7 September 2024, 12:52 AM

Ukraine's new 'Palianytsia' drone-missile poised to shift war balance of power, says Digital Transformation Minister

Ukraine's new $1 mln Palianytsia drone-missiles are designed to retaliate against a wave of relentless Russian attacks, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, told in an interview with AP on Aug. 27.

28 August 2024, 01:36 PM

Ukraine’s domestic missile production remains insignificant — Taras Chmut

While Ukraine does produce its own medium-range missiles, their quantity remains insufficient to have a meaningful impact on the battlefield, Taras Chmut, head of the Come Back Alive charity foundation, said in an interview with YouTube channel Pressing on Aug. 13.

14 August 2024, 02:07 AM

Ukroboronprom enters TOP 50 world defense companies

Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) entered the top 50 global defense companies for the first time in the Defense News rating, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin reported on Telegram on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 08:07 AM

Zelenskyy discusses military strategy and increased weapon production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff on Aug. 6, focusing on the frontline situation and discussing weapons production, he reported on Telegram.

6 August 2024, 06:03 PM

North Korean economy grows, boosted by arms supplies to Russia

North Korea's economy grew for the first time in several years, bolstered by arms supplies to Russia, Bloomberg reported on July 26.

26 July 2024, 03:10 PM

Ukraine to spend first €1.5 billion from frozen Russian assets on weapons

Ukraine will spend the first €1.5 billion of proceeds from Russia's frozen assets on arms purchases, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said after a government meeting on July 23.

23 July 2024, 04:55 PM

Czechia to build cartridge factory and start assault rifle production in Ukraine

Ukraine and Czechia signed two agreements on joint arms production, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a press conference on July 16.

16 July 2024, 06:02 PM

Zelenskyy reveals some leaders tried to stop Ukraine's strikes on Russia with Ukrainian weapons

Ukraine continues to negotiate with partners on strikes deep into the territory of Russia with Western weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference on July 15.

15 July 2024, 05:02 PM

Germany to upgrade military arsenal with 6 billion Euro allocation

The Budget Committee of the German Parliament allocated more than 6 billion Euros for purchase of tanks, ammunition and air defense systems, Reuters reported on July 3.

4 July 2024, 12:58 PM

U.S. Department of State responds to Putin’s remarks on supplying weapons to North Korea

Commenting on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s remarks about possibly arming North Korea, U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller described such statements as “deeply concerning” during a briefing on June 20.

21 June 2024, 12:47 PM

French firm Thales steps up support for Ukraine with key defense agreements

Thales, the French industrial group known for its defense and aviation technology, has entered into three significant agreements with Ukraine, the company's website announced on June 19.

20 June 2024, 11:20 AM

Ukraine ranks fourth in the world ranking of arms importers

In 2019-2023, Ukraine became the largest importer of weapons in Europe and ranked fourth in the world, reported Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its latest research on June 17.

18 June 2024, 05:01 PM

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