Ukraine defense production

Kyiv rolls out Desna armored vehicles to bridge gap between pickups and MRAPs

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry cleared the UAT.DESNA armored vehicle for use by the armed forces in early July 2026, rolling out a new domestic transport designed for troops and cargo.

25 July, 02:32 PM

25 foreign arms makers localize production in Ukraine — Shmyhal

25 foreign defense companies are at various stages of localizing production in Ukraine, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Sept. 19.

19 September 2025, 12:45 PM

Ukraine launches serial production of Flamingo missile

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the serial production of the long-range Flamingo missile, following its unveiling by an AP photographer on Aug. 17.

18 August 2025, 11:17 PM

Ukraine plans increased production of drones and ballistic missiles in 2025

Ukraine plans to ramp up weapons production in 2025, with a focus on drones, long-range weapons, and ballistic missiles, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said during his speech at the International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2) in Kyiv on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 01:44 PM

Ukraine defense production