defense industry

18 new Ukrainian-made weapons get green light from Defense Ministry

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized 18 new models of weapons and military equipment for use by the Defense Forces over the past week, the department's press center reported on May 16.

16 May 2024, 03:59 PM

Rheinmetall to open air defense manufacturing plant in Ukraine

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall plans to open a new facility in Ukraine specializing in air defense systems, company CEO Armin Papperger announced on May 15, as reported by the German Aid to Ukraine Twitter account.

15 May 2024, 10:00 PM

EU reveals draft of long-term security commitments for Ukraine

The European Union has drawn up commitments of long-term security support for Ukraine, assuring Kyiv of more arms deliveries, military training, defense industry cooperation, and demining, Reuters reported on May 13.

14 May 2024, 01:05 PM

Ukraine eyes several EU funding options for arms production — Minister Kamyshin

Ukraine is exploring various avenues to secure EU funding to place orders with its domestic arms industry, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin said in an interview with Euractiv on May 9.

9 May 2024, 09:49 PM

Ukraine builds underground arms factories — report

Ukraine is building a network of secret underground facilities to manufacture weapons and ammunition, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on May 9.

9 May 2024, 08:45 PM

Ukraine, EU to hold Defense Industry Forum in Brussels

Ukraine and the European Union will hold a joint Defense Industry Forum in Brussels on May 6, the European Commission's press service announced on May 2.

2 May 2024, 09:30 PM

Radical activists set fire to Rheinmetall CEO’s house over aid to Ukraine — report

Radical left-wing activists have set fire to the summer home of Rheinmetall’s CEO Armin Papperger in Lower Saxony, Germany, Bild reported on May 1.

1 May 2024, 09:25 PM

US aid alone insufficient to win the war — Ukrainian FM Kuleba

European countries will have to expand their arms production as U.S. military aid on its own will not be enough to enable Ukraine to win the war against Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with The Guardian on April 24.

24 April 2024, 10:03 PM

Ukraine negotiating localizing production of Patriot AA systems — Ambassador Markarova

Manufacturing Patriot air defense systems or some of their components domestically in Ukraine is entirely feasible, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on April 23.

24 April 2024, 01:42 AM

Denmark to purchase arms for AFU from Ukrainian manufacturers

The Danish government has earmarked $28.5 million to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine with weapons purchased from Ukrainian manufacturers, Ukraine’s Strategic Industries Ministry announced on April 18.

18 April 2024, 08:37 PM

Ukraine introduces powerful new drone to counter Russian Lancet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was presented with a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) model from the defense industry that can strike targets over 100 kilometers away and carry a 3-kilogram warhead, the country’s Militarnyi military outlet reported on April 15.

15 April 2024, 06:27 PM

Attack on mining and processing plant reported in Kursk Oblast, Russia

Mikhailovsky mining and processing plant in Kursk Oblast reportedly faced an attack, with local Telegram channels releasing videos of the incident, as Kursk Oblast governor Roman Starovoit claimed the air defense system's interception of three drones on April 11.

11 April 2024, 01:45 PM

Long-range Taurus missiles production may be suspended due to lack of orders

Unless the German federal government accelerates decision-making in the defense industry, production of long-range Taurus missiles may be suspended, MBDA Deutschland CEO Thomas Gottschild cautioned, the German newspaper Spiegel reported on March 30.

31 March 2024, 01:39 PM

Rheinmetall receives $140 million in EU funding to boost ammunition production

The EU has granted EUR 130 million ($140 million) to German defense contractor Rheinmetall to increase its ammunition production capacity, the company announced on March 26.

26 March 2024, 11:45 PM

Rheinmetall to build at least four manufacturing facilities in Ukraine

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall plans to invest in at least four plants in Ukraine, which will produce ammunition, military equipment, gunpowder, and anti-aircraft systems, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said on March 14, as reported by Le Monde.

14 March 2024, 08:25 PM

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