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Shmyhal announces major changes to Ukroboronprom as Ukraine plans new defense industry holding company

Ukraine plans to establish a holding company based on Ukrainian Defense Industry, First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Telegram on Oct. 13.

13 October, 11:07 AM

Ukroboronprom unveils Ukrainian Coral air defense system for first time

Ukraine's defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has publicly presented the Ukrainian Coral surface-to-air missile system for the first time, along with a missile mock-up, at the international MSPO arms exhibition, an NV correspondent reported on Sept. 8.

8 September, 06:43 PM

UkrOboronProm defense conglomerate launches open search for new CEO

The supervisory board of UkrOboronProm (Ukrainian Defense Industry), Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate, announced an open, transparent competition for the company's chief executive position on Sept. 1.

2 September, 10:50 AM

Ukroboronprom CEO Smetanin resigns after deadly ammo depot blast in Vyshneve

Herman Smetanin, CEO of JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, said July 14 that he is leaving his post. The announcement came after an ammunition depot belonging to a Ukroboronprom enterprise exploded in Vyshneve, Kyiv Oblast.

14 July, 03:50 PM

‘Strongly advised’: Mylovanov to leave Ukroboronprom supervisory board

Tymofiy Mylovanov — former adviser to presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak, former member of the supervisory board of Energoatom, and current president of the Kyiv School of Economics — is stepping down from his role on the supervisory board of state-run defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom, he confirmed in a comment to Ekonomichna Pravda on Nov. 13.

14 November 2025, 03:04 PM

Government orders full audit of key state companies

In the wake of a corruption scandal at Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator Energoatom, the Cabinet of Ministers has ordered comprehensive audits of state-owned enterprises, PM Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Nov. 13.

13 November 2025, 10:42 PM

Kyiv’s Quantum plant to be sold for $4.15 million

Ukraine’s State Property Fund announced an online auction on Sept. 25 in the ProZorro.Sale system to privatize a 73.2% stake in the Kyiv-based Quantum plant, according to the platform’s data on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 01:56 PM

Palianytsia missile specs made public

At the MSPO 2025 arms fair in Poland, Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate, disclosed technical specifications of its Palianytsia drone missile, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 10:34 PM

10% of faulty mortal shells supplied to troops already replaced, minister says

Ukrainian brigades are already receiving replacements for thousands of defective 120mm mortar shells supplied last year, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin reported on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 12:49 AM

Ukraine investigates defective mines, suspends distribution

The abnormal malfunction of a batch of 120mm mines produced by the state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has been under investigation for three weeks, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Nov. 26, following a series of complaints from the military recently published by the Censor.net outlet.

26 November 2024, 01:30 PM

Ukraine’s drone pilots inflict heavy losses on Russian forces

Drone pilots have become the deadliest soldiers on the modern battlefield, capable of delivering explosive force with sniper-like accuracy over artillery-like distances, according to The Wall Street Journal on Nov. 4.

4 November 2024, 03:50 PM

Estonian Defense Firm enters Ukrainian market to produce anti-drone missile systems

In a significant move, Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies has decided to enter the Ukrainian market and begin production of anti-drone missile systems, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 16.

22 September 2024, 09:59 AM

Ukraine starts production of small arms ammo after years of disruption

Ukraine’s defense industry has possibly begun producing 5.45×39 mm and 5.56×45 mm ammunition for its armed forces, Militarnyi portal reported on Sep. 12.

16 September 2024, 10:25 AM

Ukroboronprom enters TOP 50 world defense companies

Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) entered the top 50 global defense companies for the first time in the Defense News rating, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin reported on Telegram on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 08:07 AM

Northrop Grumman and Ukroboronprom to build NATO-compliant ammo plant in Ukraine

American defense contractor Northrop Grumman and Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom signed an agreement to build a new medium-caliber ammunition production facility in line with NATO standards, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 05:54 PM

Ukroboronprom office opens in Washington

Ukraine’s national defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has opened its first office abroad in Washington, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin announced on July 9.

9 July 2024, 10:11 PM

French firm Thales steps up support for Ukraine with key defense agreements

Thales, the French industrial group known for its defense and aviation technology, has entered into three significant agreements with Ukraine, the company's website announced on June 19.

20 June 2024, 11:20 AM

Ukraine and Denmark sign deal for purchase of Ukrainian-made weapons and equipment

Ukraine and Denmark signed a memorandum on the purchase of weapons and equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers, marking the first NATO country to invest in Ukrainian weapons production, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram on June 14.

14 June 2024, 04:00 PM

Ukraine to establish joint defense venture with US Amentum Services

Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and U.S. contractor Amentum Services have signed a Memorandum of Intent to establish a joint venture, Ukroboronprom's press service announced on June 12.

13 June 2024, 01:33 AM

Ukraine set to transform into 'world's premier defense arsenal', Ukroboronprom chief declares

Ukraine is set to transform into a pivotal hub for global defense, testing, and refining some of the world's most advanced weaponry, Ukroboronprom CEO Herman Smetanin announced at the "Ukraine's European Path: Dialogues About the Future" event organized by NV on March 28.

28 March 2024, 06:53 PM

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