Ukraine's Defense Ministry

Ukraine deploys two new Patriot missile systems

Two additional Patriot air defense systems have been deployed to protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, the Defense Ministry reported on Jan. 1.

1 January, 12:36 PM

New defense minister’s success hinges on Zelenskyy’s choice, says lawmaker

The effectiveness of Ukraine’s future minister of defense, who may replace Rustem Umerov, will depend on the criteria used by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or the Presidential Office in selecting the new head of the Ministry of Defense, MP Serhiy Rakhmanin said in an interview with Radio NV on July 13.

14 July 2025, 06:47 PM

Shmyhal orders redeployment of electronic warfare systems to frontline regions

Electronic warfare systems will be redeployed to Ukraine’s frontline regions to protect civilians from drone attacks, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on June 26 via Telegram.

26 June 2025, 06:09 PM

Kyiv enlists volunteers with drone skills to fight surging Russian aerial threats

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the involvement of members from paramilitary and volunteer territorial defense formations (DFTG) to bolster the country’s air defense, government representative to parliament Taras Melnychuk announced on June 11.

11 June 2025, 07:24 PM

Ukraine adopts thermobaric KRAMPUS robotic system

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry officially adopted the KRAMPUS, a Ukrainian-developed thermobaric mobile strike system designed for offensive and defensive operations, capable of striking targets up to 1,000 meters, according to its statement on May 19.

22 May 2025, 02:28 PM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry outlines key guarantees for protecting soldiers' rights

Ukraine's Defense Ministry continues systematic efforts to protect the rights of soldiers and their families, Serhii Melnyk, Deputy Defense Minister and Brigadier General of Justice said on March 28.

2 April 2025, 01:33 PM

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry clears locally made Khyzhyi Ptakh drone for frontline use

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has codified and approved the domestically produced Khyzhyi Ptakh unmanned aerial system for use on the battlefield, the ministry announced on March 26.

26 March 2025, 04:32 PM

Russia’s path to peace: Say ‘yes’ to the US, says Umerov

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Russia’s unconditional acceptance of the US peace proposal would be proof of its readiness to end the war in Ukraine, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 11:10 AM

Drone Coalition secures €2 billion in aid for Ukraine in first year – Defense Ministry

In its first year, the Drone Coalition has provided Ukraine with €2 billion in assistance from partner countries, including direct drone deliveries and financial support for acquiring UAVs from domestic and foreign manufacturers, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on March 5.

5 March 2025, 01:13 PM

From battlefield to space: Ukrainian robots head to NASA for testing

Ukrainian robots are set to make their mark at NASA, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on March 4, as Diia.City-based company DroneUA begins supplying its technology to the U.S. space agency.

4 March 2025, 05:49 PM

Over 21,000 troops return to service under new law

Approximately 21,100 Ukrainian servicemembers returned to duty between Nov. 29, 2024, and March 1, 2025, according to Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

3 March 2025, 05:46 PM

Shmyhal announces additional $200M for drone procurement

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional 7.9 billion hryvnias ($200 million) for drone procurement, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 21 during a government meeting.

21 February 2025, 02:21 PM

Ukraine deploys U13 and U15 drones: Jam-resistant ‘birds’ ready for battlefield strikes

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has codified and approved the use of domestically produced U13 and U15 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) within the country’s Defense Forces, the Main Directorate for Weapons and Military Equipment Lifecycle Support reported on Feb. 18.

18 February 2025, 03:00 PM

Ukraine open to peace talks – but only from a position of strength, defense chief says

Ukraine is prepared to negotiate an end to the war, but lasting peace is only possible if the country remains strong on the battlefield, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 11:56 AM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry approves BATON drones for military use

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has approved the use of domestically made BATON drones by Defense Forces units, the ministry said on Feb. 10.

10 February 2025, 05:04 PM

Nearly 430k soldiers join Russian army in 2024 - Ukraine’s Defense Ministry

Russia’s armed forces recruited at least 427k soldiers, averaging 36,000 new troops per month, Ukraine's First Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk said in an interview with Ukrinform published on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 01:50 PM

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry refutes $9.2B missing weapons claim, reveals actual figures

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry refuted activist Vitalii Shabunin’s claim that UAH 350 billion ($9.2 billion) worth of weapons never reached the military, calling it an “unfounded assumption unsupported by any documents or audits,” and provided NV with official data on overdue defense contracts and outstanding debts on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 12:41 PM

Ukraine boosts frontline power with $68M monthly drone fund for combat brigades

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has approved an initiative by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry to distribute UAH 2.5 billion ($68 million) monthly among Armed Forces brigades for drone procurement, the ministry announced Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 03:55 PM

Germany bankrolls massive ammo deal for Ukraine’s Gepard systems

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry ordered an additional batch of 180,000 rounds of 35mm HEI-T (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun, German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall announced on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 02:19 PM

Audit of U.S. military aid to Ukraine reveals no major discrepancies, Defense Ministry says

An audit of American spare parts provided as military aid to Ukraine found no significant discrepancies, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 02:06 PM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry

1
2
3