defense industry

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

Franco-German defense conglomerate KNDS opens branch in Ukraine

French-German arms manufacturer KNDS has established a subsidiary in Ukraine, the company announced on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 08:19 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

Sweden’s Saab to invest in Ukraine’s defense industry

Swedish defense company Saab is developing plans for joint manufacturing ventures with Ukrainian defense contractors, CEO Micael Johansson said on Sept. 25.

25 September 2024, 09:49 PM

Ukraine seeking foreign funding for its missile program

Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to secure financing for its domestic missile development and production, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said in an interview with LB.ua on Sept. 24.

25 September 2024, 01:27 AM

Estonian Defense Firm enters Ukrainian market to produce anti-drone missile systems

In a significant move, Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies has decided to enter the Ukrainian market and begin production of anti-drone missile systems, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 16.

22 September 2024, 09:59 AM

EU channels frozen Russian assets to fund Ukrainian arms production

The European Union (EU) has allocated €400 million ($447 million) from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense industry, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová said in an interview with the Interfax-Ukraine news agency published on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 01:41 PM

Umerov proposes Estonian investment in Ukraine’s defense industry

Estonia could provide Ukraine with military aid by funding domestic Ukrainian production of long-range drones and missiles, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov suggested to his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur on Sept. 16.

16 September 2024, 09:41 PM

Ukraine starts production of small arms ammo after years of disruption

Ukraine’s defense industry has possibly begun producing 5.45×39 mm and 5.56×45 mm ammunition for its armed forces, Militarnyi portal reported on Sep. 12.

16 September 2024, 10:25 AM

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 invested $7 billion in domestic defense industry in 2024

In addition to the continued flow of military aid from international partners, Ukraine has spent $7 billion on domestic arms procurement in 2024, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 11:46 PM

Seoul and Russian-Ukrainian war — opinion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 led to the Republic of Korea (ROK) joining international efforts to impose unprecedented and harsh sanctions against Russia.

27 August 2024, 09:35 PM

Norway licenses localized ammunition production in Ukraine

Norway has approved the transfer of its defense technology to Ukraine, involving the manufacture of 155mm artillery shells, the Norwegian government announced on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 09:11 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

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

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