defense industry

Ukraine develops Shahed-like deep strike drone

Ukraine has begun production of a new combat drone, the Batiar, which bears a visual resemblance to Russia’s Iranian-derived Shahed UAVs, Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi reported on May 23.

24 May 2025, 12:36 AM

EU funnels $1.1 billion of Russian assets into Ukraine’s defense industry

EU has directed EUR1 billion ($1.13 billion) generated from frozen Russian assets towards placing orders with Ukraine’s defense contractors, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on May 9.

10 May 2025, 12:58 AM

Ukraine unveils several new combat drones

At an exhibition in Kyiv marking Infantry Day on May 6, Ukrainian officials presented several new models of combat UAVs, ranging from tactical to strategic in terms of their reach.

7 May 2025, 01:09 AM

EU may double Ukraine aid if Trump fails to secure peace — EU Commissioner

The European Union could significantly increase its military support to Ukraine if US President Donald Trump fails to secure a peace deal, Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense and Space, wrote on X on May 4.

5 May 2025, 08:32 AM

Washington greenlights $310 million F-16 support package sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale of a training and technical support package for F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian government for $310.5 million, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on May 2.

3 May 2025, 12:46 AM

Ballistic missile program now Ukraine’s top priority, Zelenskyy says

Accelerating the development of Kyiv's domestic ballistic missile program is a “top priority” for the Ukrainian government, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 2.

2 May 2025, 11:37 PM

SBU detains Dnipropetrovsk factory management over defective munitions

Ukraine’s SBU security service has detained the general director of a defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and his deputy after the company supplied a batch of defective ammunition to the Ukrainian military in late 2024, the SBU said on April 29.

29 April 2025, 08:36 PM

Over 40% of Ukrainian arms made domestically, Zelenskyy says

More than 40% of all military equipment in use on the battlefield was manufactured in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 16.

16 April 2025, 08:40 PM

Ukraine’s war-forged arsenal: How battlefield innovation is reshaping the global arms race

The key question: Can Ukraine’s military tech meet the front line’s needs — and propel the country into a leadership role in the global arms market?

3 April 2025, 11:49 AM

Germany to quietly discuss reliability of US weapons — report

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will consult with top military leaders on security issues involving U.S. weapons systems, German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on March 20, as cited by Barron’s.

21 March 2025, 12:37 AM

Swiss defense firms warn of decline as neutrality limits arms sales

Swiss arms manufacturers are urging the government to relax restrictions on reselling their products as arms exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2024, Reuters reported on March 11.

12 March 2025, 01:38 PM

EU leaders back sweeping continental rearmament plan

EU leaders have supported the European Commission’s proposal to drastically increase defense spending across the bloc, according to the European Council summit communique on March 6.

6 March 2025, 11:09 PM

Cheaper and faster to fund local arms manufacturing in Ukraine, Denmark says

Providing military aid to Kyiv can yield results faster and at lower costs by funding domestic weapons production in Ukraine, Troels Lund Poulsen, Danish Deputy PM and Defense Minister, said on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 11:37 PM

European defense industry stocks surging as transatlantic alliance shifts precariously

Europe’s defense contractors are experiencing a sharp increase in stock valuations, with investors expecting a surge in EU regional security investment, Reuters reported on Feb. 19.

20 February 2025, 01:22 AM

UK publishes photos of Gravehawk AA system designed for Ukraine’s military

The United Kingdom has released images of the Gravehawk air defense system, which was specifically designed for use by the Ukrainian military, Forces News outlet reported on Feb. 12.

13 February 2025, 12:28 AM

Ukraine to focus on long-term defense contracts to stabilize materiel production, says PM Shmyhal

The Ukrainian government is working on a mechanism for long-term contracts for defense enterprises to ensure stable production of weapons and ammunition, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a Cabinet meeting on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 07:51 PM

Zelenskyy urged to intervene in Defense Procurement Agency row

The National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) has called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address the ongoing bureaucratic disputes surrounding the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA).

30 January 2025, 11:28 PM

Rheinmetall CEO says Russia planned to assassinate him over arms to Ukraine

Russia planned to assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger due to its dissatisfaction with Western arms supplies, the German defense chief said in an interview published by LRT on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 05:55 PM

Pentagon to expand production of 155mm artillery barrels

The United States is planning to establish a second factory producing barrels for 155mm howitzers, military outlet The War Zone reported on Jan. 22.

22 January 2025, 09:49 PM

10% of faulty mortal shells supplied to troops already replaced, minister says

Ukrainian brigades are already receiving replacements for thousands of defective 120mm mortar shells supplied last year, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin reported on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 12:49 AM

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