Military equipment

Ukraine unveils British RapidRanger air defense system mounted on Spanish VAMTAC vehicle

Ukraine has publicly shown the British-made RapidRanger short-range air defense system mounted on a Spanish URO VAMTAC 4x4 armored vehicle and armed with LMM Martlet missiles, a combination that analysts say gives Ukrainian forces a mobile point-defense tool against Russian drones and other low-flying threats across the battlefield, Army Recognition reported on Sept. 3, explaining the system’s likely battlefield role.

3 September, 06:46 PM

Ukraine to send destroyed Russian equipment to allies' museums

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved the creation of a mechanism to transfer certain samples of destroyed Russian military equipment to museums in foreign countries, according to the decision dated Aug. 14.

14 August, 07:22 PM

Wildberries sells military and dual-use goods that can supply Russian forces

Russian marketplace Wildberries sells not only consumer goods but also military and dual-use products, according to Defense Express, which analyzed the platform's inventory on July 23.

23 July, 03:37 PM

Ukraine issues first 2,000 body armor vests designed for female troops

Women serving in Ukrainian Armed Forces combat units have received 2,000 body armor vests designed specifically for female anatomy for the first time, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said on July 21.

21 July, 04:13 PM

Ukraine seeks MiG-29 maintenance equipment from Poland in drone deal

Ukraine is negotiating with Poland not only for the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets but also for maintenance equipment and technical support systems in exchange for Ukrainian drones, the Defense Ministry told Militarnyi on July 18.

18 July, 07:37 PM

Ukraine to allow broader access to captured Russian weapons

Kyiv is launching TrophyLab, a platform that will give vetted Ukrainian and international users access to data about modern Russian military equipment captured on the battlefield, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on June 19.

19 June, 09:51 PM

Norway allocates $302 million for U.S. weapons for Ukraine

The government of Norway announced 2.8 billion kroner ($302.8 million) in funding for Ukraine through a mechanism for purchasing U.S. weapons for Kyiv, according to a government statement on May 6.

6 May, 05:06 PM

Russian air defense used outdated gear and faked reports, ex-officer says

Russia’s air defenses operated with outdated equipment, struggled to intercept even Ukrainian drones, and regularly falsified reports to appear successful, a former Russian air defense commander who fled the military said in a report published by The Insider on May 1.

2 May, 09:16 PM

Global demand for weapons will keep rising, MP says

Even after the current war in the Middle East ends, global demand for armaments, especially air defense equipment, will continue rising, Ukrainian MP and Defense Committee chair Roman Kostenko told NV Radio on March 9.

9 March, 10:51 PM

Russia planning 15,000 troops in Karelia near Finland border, satellite images show

Russia is reconstructing an abandoned military base in Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia — which borders Finland — to accommodate up to 15,000 soldiers as part of its newly formed 44th Army Corps, satellite images show, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on Jan. 31.

1 February, 11:58 AM

Russia loses 880 troops, 20 artillery systems in one day

Russian forces lost approximately 690 troops, 20 artillery systems, and nearly 700 drones over the past day, while total enemy casualties since February 2022 reached about 1.24 million, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Jan. 31.

31 January, 07:15 PM

Italy approves 12th military aid package for Ukraine

The Italian government has officially approved the transfer of a 12th package of military assistance to Ukraine, Italy's official statement wrote, published on Dec. 1.

2 December 2025, 08:30 AM

U.S. State Department approves $100 million in Patriot upgrades for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of $105 million in equipment and services to modernize Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Nov. 18.

19 November 2025, 01:33 AM

Drones strike Russian defense-linked factory, fire breaks out

Drones attacked the Karachevsk Elektrodetal plant in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, Telegram channel Astra reported on Sept. 29.

29 September 2025, 08:02 AM

Tomahawk missiles remain off limits to Ukraine—report

Tomahawk cruise missiles are the only U.S. weapon system President Donald Trump declined to sell to NATO members for use in Ukraine, Axios reported on Sept. 26.

27 September 2025, 12:50 AM

Russian forces lose 1k+ soldiers, one tank, and 52 artillery systems - General Staff

Over the past 24 hours alone, Russian forces lost about 1,010 troops, either killed or wounded, one tank and 52 artillery systems, General Staff reported on Aug. 6.

6 August 2025, 11:31 AM

Russia loses 1,010 soldiers, 28 artillery systems in Ukraine in one day

Over the past day, Russia lost about 1,010 soldiers in its war against Ukraine, with total casualties reaching approximately 1,057,140 killed and wounded as of Aug. 4, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s post on Telegram.

4 August 2025, 12:50 PM

Russia loses 890 soldiers, 100 drones and 30 artillery systems in one day - GenStaff

Over the past day alone, Russian forces lost about 890 soldiers, with the total combat losses having reached 1,052,190, Ukraine's General Staff reported on July 30.

30 July 2025, 10:45 AM

Canada is exploring a joint military equipment production agreement with Ukraine — David McGuinty

Canada is considering several bilateral agreements with Ukraine to jointly produce military equipment, Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty said in an interview with The Canadian Press on June 27.

27 June 2025, 12:15 PM

Trump reconsiders stance on Ukraine and Russia after NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has shown warmth toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him “very nice” after their chat at the NATO summit, while simultaneously taking a tougher stance toward Russia, Financial Times wrote on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:52 AM

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