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Friday, July 25

The Ukrainian government is launching a grant program to establish a complete explosives production cycle.

The Ukrainian government is launching a grant program to establish a complete explosives production cycle. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new grant competition under the Brave1 project to develop a full explosives manufacturing cycle in Ukraine, announced Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The initi...

Despite record spending on the war, the Russian military-industrial complex will gradually decline.

Despite record spending on the war, the Russian military-industrial complex will gradually decline. Experts from the British think tank Chatham House noted that the Russian Federation is spending unprecedented amounts on its war against Ukraine, but as a result of sanctions imposed by the West, it i...

Thursday, July 24

Russia conducts up to 90% of its strikes with UAVs, leading Ukraine with plans to purchase every interceptor drone that is produced domestically.

Russia conducts up to 90% of its strikes with UAVs, leading Ukraine with plans to purchase every interceptor drone that is produced domestically. Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk said: “Today, the main challenge is the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles. In 2025, up to 90% of strikes are expected to be carried out by UAVs. Theref...

Wednesday, July 23

Ukraine and France are strengthening their defense industry cooperation through partnerships between companies.

Ukraine and France are strengthening their defense industry cooperation through partnerships between companies. The Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths and the French Land and Airland Defense and Security Industries Association (GICAT) have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation, marking a new chapter in the r...

Tuesday, July 22

Domestic gunsmiths will supply 50% of the weapons needed by the Ukraine’s military as cooperation with foreign partners expands.

Domestic gunsmiths will supply 50% of the weapons needed by the Ukraine’s military as cooperation with foreign partners expands. Ukraine aims to produce half of the weapons used by its armed forces domestically, including drones, armored vehicles, and ammunition. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, weapons production in...

Monday, July 21

Helsing sees significant opportunities in Ukrainian drone production and considers the country its primary market.

Helsing sees significant opportunities in Ukrainian drone production and considers the country its primary market. Co-founder of defense startup Helsing, Gundbert Scherf, noted that Ukraine has strong capabilities in drone manufacturing and is rapidly improving designs and technology. Initially, the war-torn count...

Friday, July 18

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine.

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine. During the LANDEURO conference organized by AUSA (Association of the US Army), held in Germany and attended by over 2,000 participants, the Brave1 cluster launched the Test in Ukraine platform. This p...

Thursday, July 17

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense.

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense. After passing a law suspending Ukraine’s participation in the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, and its approval by the president, the production of such munitions for the...

With an opportunity to receive $250,000, Ukraine launches a program to support AI startups in the defense sector.

With an opportunity to receive $250,000, Ukraine launches a program to support AI startups in the defense sector. The Ministry of Defense has introduced the K4 Startup Studio program, which aims to develop military startups using artificial intelligence that can provide a technological advantage on the battlefiel...

Wednesday, July 16

BraveTech EU will help create drones that can be controlled from anywhere.

BraveTech EU will help create drones that can be controlled from anywhere. Future battlefields will involve remote-controlled UAVs and fully autonomous drones, said Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He mentioned that the government is investing in autonomous ...

Monday, July 14

Ukraine and the EU have launched BraveTech EU, the first large-scale technology alliance between Ukraine and the EU focused on defense technologies.

Ukraine and the EU have launched BraveTech EU, the first large-scale technology alliance between Ukraine and the EU focused on defense technologies. Brave1 will coordinate the project from Ukraine, while the EU will oversee the program through the European Defense Innovation Office (EUDIO). The alliance has allocated €100M for developing defense t...

Wednesday, July 9

The largest defense company in the Czech Republic will begin producing shells in Ukraine.

The largest defense company in the Czech Republic will begin producing shells in Ukraine. Excalibur Army, part of the Czechoslovak Group holding, has opened a representative office in Ukraine and is preparing to begin ammunition production in the country. This move will help boost producti...

Tuesday, July 8

The Kremlin remains dominant in the global nuclear fuel and technology market.

The Kremlin remains dominant in the global nuclear fuel and technology market. According to The Economist, Russia’s state-owned enterprise Rosatom controls about 65% of the global market for nuclear reactors used in power plants. Russia also leads in enriched uranium, hold...

Monday, July 7

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU.

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU. Kyiv and Copenhagen have signed an agreement that allows Ukrainian defense companies to export their technologies for production in Denmark. The Ukrainian government described this agreement as a hist...

Friday, July 4

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly.

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an agreement on Ukrainian-American drone production during his visit to Denmark. The agreement involves several companies that will manufacture various types of...

The Ukrainian defense sector can produce up to 10 million UAVs each year; more partners have joined the drone coalition.

The Ukrainian defense sector can produce up to 10 million UAVs each year; more partners have joined the drone coalition. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ministry of Defense, discussed expanding cooperation between Ukraine’s defense industry and international partners with representatives from over 20 German defense com...

Wednesday, July 2

Which foreign arms manufacturers are already operating in Ukraine?

Which foreign arms manufacturers are already operating in Ukraine? As of mid-2025, at least eight foreign companies have already opened or plan to open arms production facilities in Ukraine. These includes research, assembly, maintenance, and repair operations, as we...

Ukraine is seeking new investment in its defense sector and enhancing collaboration with German arms manufacturers.

Ukraine is seeking new investment in its defense sector and enhancing collaboration with German arms manufacturers. During talks with EU representatives, President Zelenskyy emphasized investment in domestic weapon production, focusing on long-range UAVs, interceptor drones, and similar equipment. “This is cr...

Monday, June 30

Kyiv is launching a joint weapons production program with international partners in Ukraine withing Ramstein coalition.

Kyiv is launching a joint weapons production program with international partners in Ukraine withing Ramstein coalition. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov revealed the Ministry of Defense’s plans to expand Ukraine’s cooperation with its allies on joint weapons manufacturing. He mentioned that th...

Friday, June 27

Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups.

Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups. Fintech company Payoneer, which serves businesses worldwide, and the European Digital Innovation Hub WIN-WIN EDIH, established in Ukraine under the EU’s Digital Europe program with a total budge...

Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans?

Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans? The Ministry of Strategic Industry is working on expanding the preferential lending program for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment, launched in November 2024. By June 2025, the program ha...

Thursday, June 26

Ukraine plans to incentivize the development of the defense industry.

Ukraine plans to incentivize the development of the defense industry. Draft laws on Defence City are being registered in the Verkhovna Rada, creating a special legal regime for taxation and state support of defense-industrial complex enterprises, similar to the existing...

Denmark will become the first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine on its territory.

Denmark will become the first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine on its territory. The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Denmark – Rustem Umerov and Troels Lund Poulsen – signed a letter of intent, which paves the way for joint production of Ukrainian weapons in Denmark. “Th...

Wednesday, June 25

Ukraine, with sufficient funding, can manufacture around eight million drones each year.

Ukraine, with sufficient funding, can manufacture around eight million drones each year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared at the Defense Industry Forum in the Netherlands that “Our defense industry’s potential exceeds €35B, yet 40% remains unfunded, which is a major issue. For...

British companies will manufacture UAVs using Ukrainian technology.

British companies will manufacture UAVs using Ukrainian technology. Kyiv and London have reached a historic agreement that involves transferring war-tested Ukrainian technologies to British defense firms. The British government highlighted that Ukraine is a global lea...

The EU will allocate €300M to support Ukraine’s defense industry under the new EDIP program.

The EU will allocate €300M to support Ukraine’s defense industry under the new EDIP program. The EU is making a significant move to strengthen its defense industry and integrate Ukraine’s defense industrial complex. EU countries have approved a mandate to negotiate with the European Parliamen...

Tuesday, June 24

Europe will need to boost its weapons production by 400% to effectively deter Russia.

Europe will need to boost its weapons production by 400% to effectively deter Russia. Analysts believe that despite investing billions, Europe must spend much more to strengthen its military power and reach parity with Russia. To achieve this, European weapons output would have to incr...

Norway is investing part of the €580M earmarked for Ukraine to produce naval drones.

Norway is investing part of the €580M earmarked for Ukraine to produce naval drones. The country has designated about NRK 6.7B (€580M) to support the maritime coalition it leads together with the UK. Some of these funds will go toward developing and producing unmanned naval vessels, u...

Tuesday, June 17

Germany is co-financing three drone production projects in Ukraine.

Germany is co-financing three drone production projects in Ukraine. According to German expert and senior researcher at the Munich Security Conference, Nico Lange, Berlin is investing in these three drone production initiatives. “These are not new projects; they...

Monday, June 16

Ukraine has already completed 47% of this year’s missile program objectives: The domestically produced Sapsan ballistic missile is faster than the American ATACMS.

Ukraine has already completed 47% of this year’s missile program objectives: The domestically produced Sapsan ballistic missile is faster than the American ATACMS. As of June 1, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Klochko stated that Ukraine’s missile program for 2025 is 47% complete. Funding sources for the development of the weapon come from the state budget...

Wednesday, June 11

Another step toward gunpowder production: Farmers will receive subsidies for growing cotton.

Another step toward gunpowder production: Farmers will receive subsidies for growing cotton. For the first time in Ukraine, state financial support is being provided to farmers who cultivate cotton in the southern regions. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, this initiative aims to ...

Monday, June 9

France is uniting its automotive and defense industries to produce drones for Ukraine.

France is uniting its automotive and defense industries to produce drones for Ukraine. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated: “We are going to start an absolutely unprecedented partnership in which a large company that produces French cars will join forces with French s...

Friday, June 6

In 2025, Ukraine’s international partners will allocate €1.3B to be invested in the Ukrainian defense industry according to the Danish model.

In 2025, Ukraine’s international partners will allocate €1.3B to be invested in the Ukrainian defense industry according to the Danish model. Ukraine will receive €1.3B in 2025 under the Danish model to finance its weapons production. As a result of negotiations, Ukraine will receive the first tranche of €428M from Denmark, Sweden, Canada, ...

Thursday, June 5

Ukraine plans to manufacture 2.5 million drones this year, having signed contracts worth $2.5B with 76 companies.

Ukraine plans to manufacture 2.5 million drones this year, having signed contracts worth $2.5B with 76 companies. According to the estimates, drone production will rise by 150%, increasing from one million last year to 2.5 million in 2025. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has allocated over $2.5B for 2024-2025 t...

Wednesday, June 4

Ukraine and its allies are developing and producing interceptor drones to combat Russian shaheeds.

Ukraine and its allies are developing and producing interceptor drones to combat Russian shaheeds. Three Ukrainian companies are currently manufacturing these drones, which cost about $5,000, though some interceptors can be as inexpensive as $300 per unit, according to Oleksandr Kamyshin, an advise...

American businesses in Ukraine are particularly focused on defense technologies.

American businesses in Ukraine are particularly focused on defense technologies. Currently, the most compelling direction for US businesses in Ukraine is the defense sector, particularly projects that can be classified as dual-use technologies, said Valeriy Krasovsky, co-founder a...

Monday, June 2

Ukrainian gunsmiths are fostering cooperation with their British and Canadian counterparts.

Ukrainian gunsmiths are fostering cooperation with their British and Canadian counterparts. The Ukrainian Gunsmiths Council has signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with the British ADS Group, which comprises over 1,500 companies in the aerospace and defense sector. The agreement inc...

Thursday, May 29

How does digitalization increase the efficiency and competitiveness of businesses in Ukraine?

How does digitalization increase the efficiency and competitiveness of businesses in Ukraine? Piraeus Bank notes that introducing digital technologies into business processes enables automation, reduces costs, and enhances customer service. In wartime conditions, constant changes in the regula...

Ukraine needs $30B to launch its defense production at full capacity,

Ukraine needs $30B to launch its defense production at full capacity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained, mentioning that the state will soon be ready to license air defense systems. “This amount is needed to deploy production, in particular the missile progr...

Wednesday, May 28

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine. While the German government no longer plans to publicly announce specifics of defense assistance, relevant decisions are already being prepared behind the scenes. In particular, discussions are ongoin...

Tuesday, May 27

Russia is producing missiles faster than Western manufacturers can produce interceptors.

Russia is producing missiles faster than Western manufacturers can produce interceptors. The Russian military has not depleted its missile stocks even in the fourth year of the war with Ukraine. The Kremlin currently possesses about 500 missiles and has no plans to halt production. Meanwh...

Monday, May 26

Europe plans to purchase US weapons for Ukraine.

Europe plans to purchase US weapons for Ukraine. European leaders are urgently seeking ways to maintain their support for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s increasingly apparent withdrawal of support for Kyiv. The US is not approving new milit...

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton is partnering with Danish company Quadsat to enhance UAV capabilities.

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton is partnering with Danish company Quadsat to enhance UAV capabilities. Ukrainian UAV manufacturer Skyeton has announced a strategic partnership with Danish company Quadsat, which specializes in radio frequency research. The companies are collaborating to develop electrom...

Friday, May 23

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year.

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year. Ukrainian gunmakers are prepared to export surplus products to partner countries, but they need permission from the state, said Kateryna Mykhalko, executive director of the Technological Forces of Ukr...

Thursday, May 22

A prototype battery made from domestic graphite has been tested in Ukraine.

A prototype battery made from domestic graphite has been tested in Ukraine. BGV Group successfully tested a prototype lithium-ion battery using Ukrainian graphite mined in the Kirovohrad region. As part of the pilot project, BGV Graphite developed and tested the anode materia...

Japanese tech giant Rakuten will assist Ukrainian defense startups in scaling their operations abroad.

Japanese tech giant Rakuten will assist Ukrainian defense startups in scaling their operations abroad. Six Ukrainian companies focused on defense technology innovations will showcase their solutions at the industry-leading DSEI Japan 2025 exhibition in Chiba from May 21 to 23. This initiative is a coll...

Monday, May 19

Ukraine’s allies increase their defense support for Ukraine; Americans are set to manufacture Ukrainian naval drones.

Ukraine’s allies increase their defense support for Ukraine; Americans are set to manufacture Ukrainian naval drones. Red Cat Holdings will start producing Magura V7 Ukrainian drones in the US by the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in exporting Ukrainian naval drone technology. This entry in...

Ukraine paid $770M upfront to foreign weapon suppliers for products that were never delivered.

Ukraine paid $770M upfront to foreign weapon suppliers for products that were never delivered. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has paid approximately $770M to foreign intermediaries for arms and ammunition that have never been delivered. Notably, the specialized ...

Tuesday, May 13

The EU and Ukraine have established a new working group to enhance defense cooperation.

The EU and Ukraine have established a new working group to enhance defense cooperation. Deputy Secretary-General of the EU External Action Service Charles Fries stated that this initiative aims to develop practical solutions for defense-industrial collaboration. He emphasized that the EU...

Global VC investment breaks records thanks to AI.

Global VC investment breaks records thanks to AI. In the first quarter of the year, global venture capital investment reached $126.3B, the highest in 11 quarters, according to the KPMG Q1’25 Venture Pulse Report. The main driver is artificial i...

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