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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

Ukraine to receive Rheinmetall’s Lynx IFVs by end of 2024

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall plans to deliver the first batch of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine by the end of 2024, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express wrote on Aug. 8, citing a report from the company.

9 August 2024, 02:11 AM

Defense Ministry approves domestic flamethrower design

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has certified a portable thermobaric flamethrower of domestic design and manufacture, allowing it to be put in service by the Ukrainian military, the ministry announced on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 10:48 PM

Ukrainian drone manufacturer opens production in Slovakia

Ukrainian UAV manufacturer Skyeton has expanded its business into Slovakia, Defence Industry Europe outlet reported on Aug. 5.

6 August 2024, 01:28 AM

Defense Ministry greenlights M113 APC modification

U.S.-supplied M113 armored personnel carriers (APCs) operated by the Ukrainian military are now certified to get fitted with Ukrainian-made turrets, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 5.

5 August 2024, 08:28 PM

Ukraine privatizes plant confiscated from Russian senator

Ukraine has transferred Motordetal-Konotop LLC, which was confiscated from a Russian senator, to the State Property Fund of Ukraine for further privatization, according to an order published on the Government portal on Aug. 2.

5 August 2024, 02:35 PM

Ukraine to produce 3 million drones a year, seeks financial support

Ukraine can produce over 3 million drones a year, but the state can cover only part of the financial needs for production, Deputy Minister of Strategic Industries Anna Hvozdyar said during the Brave1 Precision hackathon, Suspilne reported on July 30.

31 July 2024, 08:36 PM

UK considers 2,000-mile missiles to disable Putin's nukes

The United Kingdom is considering developing long-range missiles capable of disabling nuclear weapons launched from Russia, The Times reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 12:50 PM

Berlin will not be cowed by Russian intimidation, says German Interior Minister

The German government is “taking reports of a plot to assassinate the chief executive of arms manufacturer Rheinmetall very seriously and will not be cowed by Russian intimidation,” the country’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said, Reuters reported on July 12.

12 July 2024, 08:22 PM

Northrop Grumman and Ukroboronprom to build NATO-compliant ammo plant in Ukraine

American defense contractor Northrop Grumman and Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom signed an agreement to build a new medium-caliber ammunition production facility in line with NATO standards, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 05:54 PM

Denmark orders 18 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for Ukrainian Defense Forces

Denmark has ordered 18 Ukrainian Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for the Ukrainian Forces to support Ukrainian defense industry, Danish Defense Ministry reported in a statement on July 10.

11 July 2024, 02:42 PM

Ukroboronprom office opens in Washington

Ukraine’s national defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has opened its first office abroad in Washington, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin announced on July 9.

9 July 2024, 10:11 PM

Overview of Ukraine’s developing mil-tech sector — opinion

War constantly creates new technological challenges that require an instant response.

2 July 2024, 01:07 AM

Hungarian PM Orbán to meet Macron before leading EU Council

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace on June 26, Europe 1 radio reported on June 25.

26 June 2024, 12:10 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 and Denmark sign deal for purchase of Ukrainian-made weapons and equipment

Ukraine and Denmark signed a memorandum on the purchase of weapons and equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers, marking the first NATO country to invest in Ukrainian weapons production, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram on June 14.

14 June 2024, 04:00 PM

Ukraine and US to create joint venture for repairing American armored vehicles

Joint-Stock Company (JSC) Ukrainian Defense Industry signed a memorandum of intent to establish a joint venture with the American company Amentum Services, Ukroboronprom reported on June 12.

13 June 2024, 03:28 PM

Ukraine to establish joint defense venture with US Amentum Services

Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and U.S. contractor Amentum Services have signed a Memorandum of Intent to establish a joint venture, Ukroboronprom's press service announced on June 12.

13 June 2024, 01:33 AM

Ukraine, Rheinmetall open first joint facility

An armored vehicle maintenance and production plant, established by Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and Germany’s Rheinmetall on Ukrainian soil, is now operational, Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin announced on June 10.

11 June 2024, 02:07 AM

Blackouts impact Ukraine's defense manufacturing pace — NYT

The increasing number of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power plants and energy grid is raising concerns that the rolling blackouts will not only affect consumers, but also hurt Kyiv's defense industry when it needs it most, The New York Times reported on May 20.

21 May 2024, 10:35 AM

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