Defense Ministry procurement

Ukrainian government starts sweeping audit of defense-sector companies

Ukraine's State Audit Service (DASU) will launch a large-scale audit of the country’s defense sector starting from Dec. 23, the institution's head Alla Basalaieva's official statement wrote on Dec. 22.

22 December 2025, 01:22 PM

Former Defense Minister Umerov testifies in Midas case - NABU

National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov provided testimony in the high-profile Midas corruption case, NABU Chief Semen Kryvonos said, NV sister outlet Ukrainska Pravda (UP) reported on Nov. 26.

27 November 2025, 10:58 AM

Umerov, NATO envoy discuss real security guarantees

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov met with NATO’s Head of Representation in Ukraine, Patrick Turner, he reported on Sept. 18.

19 September 2025, 08:01 AM

Most government-ordered FPV drones are unusable or need overhaul, Sternenko says

As much as 60 percent of FPV (first-person-view) drones purchased under state contracts are either faulty or require extensive rework before they can be used on the battlefield, Ukrainian activist and volunteer Serhii Sternenko said on Sept. 8.

9 September 2025, 02:03 AM

Ukraine launches digital weapons marketplace for frontline needs

DOT-Chain Defence - a new digital supply system for weapons and equipment for the Armed Forces - has been launched, Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported on July 7.

7 July 2025, 12:02 PM

Former defense official detained on embezzlement charges

A former Defense Ministry department head and his private sector accomplice have been detained on charges of embezzling UAH33 million ($790,000) via rifle procurement contracts, Ukrainian authorities announced on July 2.

3 July 2025, 12:48 AM

Ukraine to introduce halal and kosher MREs for its armed forces

Daily rations for Ukrainian military personnel will soon include halal and kosher dry rations designed to meet the religious dietary needs of troops, the Defense Ministry announced on April 30.

30 April 2025, 10:19 PM

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry to invest over $1.1 million in FPV drones in 2025

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry plans to allocate more than UAH 44 million ($1.1 million) for the procurement of FPV drones in 2025, including fiber-optic models, Gleb Kanevskyi, director of the ministry’s Procurement Policy Department, said on Feb. 20 during a meeting with Ukraine’s Technological Forces.

20 February 2025, 03:43 PM

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