Defense Ministry

Defence City residency expands to 63 Ukrainian arms makers with $2.7B revenue

Defence City resident status was officially granted to 63 domestic defense manufacturers, expanding the state’s flagship regulatory regime designed to support military-industrial enterprises, Ukraine's Defense Ministry wrote on Oct. 19.

20 October, 01:35 PM

Zelenskyy agrees to 100-day pause in Russian refinery strikes in exchange for wider Starlink access

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to strike a deal with the United States to extend Starlink coverage into Russia in exchange for a 100-day pause in strikes on Russian oil refineries, The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 15.

16 October, 08:12 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working with international partners to develop an alternative to Starlink

Ukraine is working with international partners, including France, to develop an alternative to Starlink, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a briefing in Brussels on Oct. 16.

16 October, 07:10 PM

Ukraine overhauls its approach to defensive lines under new defense ministry strategy through 2028

Ukraine's Cabinet approved a defense fortification strategy through 2028 that includes coordinated engineering work, digital tracking of fortifications and stronger drone protection for supply routes, the Defense Ministry said on Oct. 16.

16 October, 01:16 PM

Starshield satellite terminals resume operation while in motion, Ukrainian Defense Ministry sources tell NV

Starshield service was restored for use while in motion, sources in Ukraine's Defense Ministry told NV on Oct. 15.

15 October, 01:46 PM

UK affirms support for Zelenskyy after Trump calls for new president

London firmly supports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called for his replacement and announced a fuel import deal with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, The Guardian wrote on Oct. 12.

12 October, 01:15 PM

Ukraine refines tactics against jet drones, hits 100% in tests — Defense Minister

Ukrainian air defense improved tactics against jet drones with interceptors achieving a 100% kill rate, Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters on Oct. 12.

12 October, 09:30 AM

Defense Ministry cancels $378 million in procurement contracts

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, General Staff, and Logistics Forces Command have freed up UAH15.6 billion ($378 million) for the military’s current needs by terminating some contracts with manufacturers and canceling planned purchases, the ministry announced on Oct. 6.

7 October, 02:19 AM

Ukrainian forces use amphibious robot for front-line supply mission for first time

Ukrainian troops carried out their first logistics mission using an amphibious unmanned ground vehicle, which traveled more than 40 kilometers by land and water to deliver supplies to positions, the Defense Ministry said on Sept. 29.

29 September, 03:47 PM

Tokayev replaces defense minister after servicemen's deaths in Caspian Sea

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Dauren Kosanov from his post as defense minister. The decision was made on Sept. 27, several days after a tragedy during naval exercises in the Caspian Sea that killed 14 servicemembers, according to Anadolu Agency.

27 September, 06:50 PM

Drone approaches U.S. missile defense base in Poland, military calls emergency number 112

An unidentified drone approached a U.S. missile defense base in Redzikowo, Poland, on Sept. 15, but the Polish Defense Ministry said it was a civilian drone and posed no threat to the military facility, Onet reported on Sept. 22.

23 September, 01:29 AM

Turkey holds major naval drills with 14,000 personnel and 100 ships

Turkey launched its Denizkurdu-I/2026 naval drills on Sept. 20, involving 100 ships, 50 aircraft and about 14,000 personnel, with the exercises set to run through Sept. 25, the Defense Ministry said.

21 September, 10:39 AM

Swedish ASC 890 surveillance aircraft already conducting combat missions in Ukraine – Defense Ministry

Sweden’s ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft, also known as the Saab 340 AEW&C, is already conducting combat missions in Ukraine, the Defense Ministry said on Sept. 4.

5 September, 09:29 PM

Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch sites in Oryol, occupied Crimea and Donetsk

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck Russian drone launch sites, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Sept. 1.

1 September, 04:50 PM

Ukraine has no plans to lower upper mobilization age limit to 55

Ukraine has no current plans to lower the upper mobilization age limit to 55, presidential office deputy head Pavlo Palisa said, adding that the office supports fixed terms of service and a contract-based military on Aug. 29.

29 August, 10:36 PM

Ozon warehouse in Russia comes under attack for second time in two days

An Ozon warehouse in the Russian city of Orenburg was attacked, with local residents reporting at least one strike but no large-scale fire at the site so far on Aug. 23.

23 August, 10:22 AM

Finland investigates suspected airspace violation by Russian aircraft

A Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland, Finland's Defense Ministry said on Aug. 20.

21 August, 05:06 PM

Khmara ready to lead Defense Ministry despite Fedorov dismissal — Ukrainian MP

Mykhailo Fedorov should not have been dismissed from his post, but newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara is well-equipped to lead the defense department, Member of Parliament Mykyta Poturayev said on Radio NV on Aug. 19.

20 August, 10:35 AM

Khmara to leave military if appointed defense minister

Yevhenii Khmara may resign from military service to become Defense Minister, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Aug. 18, citing sources.

18 August, 11:37 PM

Fedorov’s team may leave MoD after Khmara’s confirmation

Some members of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s team may leave the ministry after the Ukrainian parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as the new minister, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Aug. 18, citing sources.

18 August, 08:28 PM

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