Defense Cooperation

Oslo helps strengthen defenses against Russian aerial attacks

Norway is helping Ukraine strengthen its air defenses against Russian attack drones and other aerial threats, including by expanding F-16 fighter jet capabilities and supporting the deployment of interceptor drones and anti-drone turrets, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on Nov. 4.

4 November, 05:10 PM

Zelenskyy praises strong relations with Meloni, shares combat arms feedback with Italy

Ukraine maintains very good relations with Giorgia Meloni and shares battlefield weapons feedback with Italy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on Oct. 20.

20 October, 01:44 PM

Estonia opens talks with France on joining nuclear initiative

Estonia has begun talks with France about possibly joining a French initiative to strengthen nuclear deterrence in Europe, according to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, as reported by ERR on Sept. 15.

16 September, 02:45 PM

Kyrylo Budanov heads to Latvia to strengthen economic and military partnerships

Ukrainian Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov is scheduled to hold a series of meetings focused on economic and defense cooperation during an official visit to Riga, Latvia, on September 10, according to an official statement.

10 September, 01:18 PM

Ukraine and Norway sign defense and Drone Deal agreements

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed a declaration on strategic partnership and a defense agreement under the Drone Deal framework in Kyiv, the Norwegian government said on Aug. 23.

24 August, 11:50 AM

Khmara and Drapatyi plan deeper strikes and technological pressure on Russia

Acting Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara met with newly appointed Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi to discuss maintaining military and technological pressure on Russia using every available capability, the Defense Ministry said on July 22.

22 July, 06:32 PM

Ukraine, Norway sign defense partnership declaration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre signed a declaration on defense and security cooperation on April 14, during Zelenskyy’s official visit to Norway.

14 April, 11:00 PM

Zelenskyy to sign defense deal with Spanish firms in Madrid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to sign a defense cooperation agreement with Spanish companies during his visit to Madrid on Nov. 18, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

18 November 2025, 07:30 PM

Ukraine's parliament seals 100-year deal with Britain

The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 04:00 PM

Ukraine planning drone production with Philippines – envoy

Ukraine aims to deepen defense cooperation with the Philippines and is exploring a potential agreement for joint drone production, Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv told Naval News on Sept. 3.

4 September 2025, 12:21 PM

Russia, India plan deeper defense cooperation for 2025-2026

Russia and India are planning to deepen their military-technical cooperation, sources in Ukrainian intelligence told NV on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 09:45 PM

U.S. greenlights $330M arms package for Ukraine, including M109 howitzers

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $330 million sale of air defense gear and M109 howitzers to Ukraine, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on July 25.

25 July 2025, 11:00 AM

EU and UK discuss military aid, economic pressure, and hybrid threats from Russia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will visit London on March 18 to discuss coordinating support for Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia with Foreign and Defense Secretaries David Lammy and John Healey, the UK government wrote on March 17.

18 March 2025, 09:09 AM

Between now and NATO: How Ukraine must secure its future

Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. This is not a geopolitical cliché—it is a fundamental truth that determines the future of NATO, the stability of the international order, and the credibility of the West itself. Without a secure Ukraine, Russia’s aggression will not stop. Moscow will continue its attempts to redraw borders by force, destabilize its neighbors, and challenge Western unity.

27 February 2025, 07:10 PM

Zelenskyy and Macron to hold talks in Brussels at EU-Western Balkans Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Brussels on Dec.18 at 6:15 p.m. local time, according to French newspaper Le Monde, citing the Élysée Palace.

18 December 2024, 06:55 PM

Rheinmetall signs deal to supply Ukraine with 155-mm artillery charges in January

German defense company Rheinmetall has signed a contract with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to supply propellant charge modules for 155-mm artillery guns, the company announced in a press release on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 03:42 PM

Estonian PM’s first Kyiv visit highlights defense cooperation with Ukraine

Estonian Prime Minister Kristjan Mihal visited Kyiv on Dec. 9 for the first time in an official capacity. He announced the visit on X.

9 December 2024, 01:25 PM

Austin and Umerov discuss next Ramstein meeting

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call with Ukraine's Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss preparations for the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein), U.S. Defense Department wrote on its website on Dec. 8.

9 December 2024, 08:58 AM

Ukrainian delegation led by Umerov arrives in South Korea

A Ukrainian delegation headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has arrived in South Korea to meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 08:46 AM

Ukraine may develop independent arms production if denied Western support - Polish General

Should West fail to provide Ukraine with sufficient weapons and allow to use it inside Russia, Ukraine will establish its own robust military production capabilities, former Polish Armed Forces Commander, Raimund Andrzejczak told NV on Nov. 19.

20 November 2024, 01:14 PM

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