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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...

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Sweden has announced the allocation of SEK 4.8B (€417M) to assist the Ukrainian military and defense industry. These funds are part of the country’s 19th aid package and include financial contri...

The UK will allocate $3B of the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

The UK will allocate $3B of the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a project agreement regarding the use of excess profits from frozen Russian assets as part of the ERA initiative for the armament and repair of military equi...

Monday, May 26

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

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine.

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine. The EU will invest the first €40M into a dedicated European defense fund, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities. The European Investment Fund (EIF), which provides financing to small and med...

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 15

The Ukrainian Parliament supports allowing arms exports, emphasizing the need for increased governmental support for exporters.

The Ukrainian Parliament supports allowing arms exports, emphasizing the need for increased governmental support for exporters. Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, argues that resuming military product exports would achieve four objectives: Attract additional financial resources from foreign cli...

Wednesday, May 14

The EU plans to utilize a portion of the €800B designated for its rearmament to acquire weapons for Ukraine.

The EU plans to utilize a portion of the €800B designated for its rearmament to acquire weapons for Ukraine. European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius indicated that part of funds designated for the ReArm Europe initiative will be allocated to providing military assistance to Ukraine. The ReArm Euro...

Tuesday, May 13

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector,

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector, with the EU allocating €900M for weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine sourced from profits generated by frozen Russian assets. Deputy Secretary General of the EU Foreign Affairs Service Charles Fri...

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...

Monday, May 12

The European Union allocates €1.9B for Ukrainian military support.

The European Union allocates €1.9B for Ukrainian military support. During their visit to Lviv, top European diplomats promised to provide Ukraine with additional military support totaling nearly €1.9B, with €1B being allocated to purchase weapons directly from Ukrain...

Friday, May 9

Defense experts outline possible conditions for the export of Ukrainian defense industry products.

Defense experts outline possible conditions for the export of Ukrainian defense industry products. Ihor Fomenko, the General Director of the Defense Division of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, stated that several options for exporting Ukrainian defense products are currently being considere...

Wednesday, May 7

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing to allow the export of defense products in May: What are the scenarios that are being envisioned for manufacturers?

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing to allow the export of defense products in May: What are the scenarios that are being envisioned for manufacturers? The Ukrainian government may permit the export of defense products as early as May, and work on this has been ongoing for several months. Government sources say that the president has already approved...

Tuesday, May 6

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace.

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace. EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius stated that the US and the EU currently allocate about €40B annually for military assistance to Ukraine. He believes these funds could be used mo...

Friday, April 25

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology.

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology. Over the past two years of the Brave1 technology cluster’s operation, more than 1,500 developers have joined, and have registered over 3,500 technological solutions according to Brave1 COO, Nata...

Wednesday, April 23

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Tuesday, April 22

Ukraine’s defense industry is driving demand for metal products needed in mechanical engineering by 25 to 30%.

Ukraine’s defense industry is driving demand for metal products needed in mechanical engineering by 25 to 30%. Since 2023, the Ukrainian market for metal products used in machine building has shown a gradual recovery, growing by 25 to 30% based on last year’s results. Estimates indicate that in 2024 the Ukrain...

Tuesday, April 15

Ukraine has emerged as the world’s leading producer of FPV drones, manufacturing over 2.2 million UAVs annually, with the domestic defense industry capable of producing up to 10 million units.

Ukraine has emerged as the world’s leading producer of FPV drones, manufacturing over 2.2 million UAVs annually, with the domestic defense industry capable of producing up to 10 million units. During the Ukrainian Weapons 2024 briefing, Defense Ministry officials reported on the defense-industrial base’s rapid expansion in order to meet modern warfare’s demands. The CEO of Tenco...

Monday, April 14

The Ukrainian defense industry has ramped up cruise missile production by 700%.

The Ukrainian defense industry has ramped up cruise missile production by 700%. According to Herman Smetanin, Ukraine’s minister of strategic industries, last year Ukraine was able to produce only one cruise missile – the Neptune. However, last year the state launched many ...

Wednesday, March 26

Most Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers are considering moving their operations abroad. Why?

Most Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers are considering moving their operations abroad. Why? As of February, 85% of private manufacturers of weapons and military equipment (WME) are planning to relocate or have already done so, according to 34 private companies in the defense sector. The top ...

Wednesday, March 19

Ukrainian gunsmiths increased their production by more than 200% in 2024, and will continue to grow this year.

Ukrainian gunsmiths increased their production by more than 200% in 2024, and will continue to grow this year. In 2024, total arms production volume in Ukraine amounted to $10B, which is 200% more than in 2023 and 900% more than in 2022. However, Ukrainian manufacturers are only operating at 30-40% of their ca...

Thursday, March 13

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon.

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon. US defense startups have partnered with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce better, war-tested drones for the US military. The Americans have invested billions of dollars in venture capital to develop ...

Tuesday, March 11

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shie...

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

Monday, March 10

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement.

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will propose granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. Ukraine’s access to a market wit...

Monday, March 3

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months.

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months. If the US administration decides to withdraw its support, Ukraine will be able to fight for another six months, according to Kyiv’s assessment. “This is probably true. The war is increasin...

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine.

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine. Lithuania is dedicating €20M to developing the Ukrainian defense sector and has initiated the establishment of joint weapon production facilities. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced plans to...

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance.

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron says that at the EU summit on March 6, a new large-scale package of financial assistance to Ukraine will be considered. The summit’s goal is to strengthen suppor...

Wednesday, February 26

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026.

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026. According to the WSJ, Ukraine will receive weapons from the US throughout 2025, as former US President Biden, before leaving the White House, tried to ensure that Ukraine would be able to resist Russi...

Friday, February 21

The President of Lithuania has unveiled his own plan to support Ukraine, calling for an urgent €10B investment in Ukraine’s defense.

The President of Lithuania has unveiled his own plan to support Ukraine, calling for an urgent €10B investment in Ukraine’s defense. Following the second round of emergency talks between European and Canadian leaders on Wednesday hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Lithuania’s Head of State, Gitanas Nauseda, urged all...

Europe must overcome its geopolitical stupor and accelerate the development of its defense strategy, which will include investments in Ukraine.

Europe must overcome its geopolitical stupor and accelerate the development of its defense strategy, which will include investments in Ukraine. “I spoke about the need to wake Europe from its economic and geopolitical stupor… Recent events and a different perspective from the US now compel us not only to confront the truth, but al...

Tuesday, February 18

Double Tap Investments has invested up to $300,000 in Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems.

Double Tap Investments has invested up to $300,000 in Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems. The Finnish-Ukrainian investment company has chosen to support the Ukrainian drone startup Black Forest Systems. The specific investment amount remains undisclosed, with the typical DTI check ranging ...

Monday, February 17

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities.

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger gave his assurance that he will not abandon plans to invest in Ukraine, even if the war ends this year, and will build a total of three factories. The first Rheinmetall...

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners.

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners. The Czech Republic will continue its initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition, through which Kyiv has already received 1.6 million shells. This initiative is funded at least until April,...

Wednesday, February 12

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place.

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place. As former US Deputy Secretary of State James Glassman noted, the US and the EU “did not pressure” Russia on the issue of sanctions because they overlooked the fact that Ukraine can replace...

Tuesday, February 11

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts.

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts. This year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced a historic budget of at least ₴739B ($17.5B) for Ukraine’s weapons production and procurement program. He highlighted that the emphasis will be ...

Friday, February 7

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly.

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly. Last year, private arms manufacturers could have produced another 1.7 million drones and electronic warfare systems but lacked government contracts. These enterprises possess the ability to produce 4,...

Thursday, February 6

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense.

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense. The Ukrainian-American defense accelerator MITS has calculated that $10B invested in the Ukrainian defense industry can significantly change the situation on the battlefield, create a strategic bridge...

Tuesday, January 28

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model.

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model. The ZBROYARI Manufacturing Freedom initiative attracted more than $1.5B to the Ukrainian defense industry in 2024. Most of these funds fell in the last quarter of the year, the Ministry of Strategic I...

Friday, January 24

Ukraine and Sweden will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement in the defense industry; Sweden is expected to invest in Ukraine’s long-range capabilities.

Ukraine and Sweden will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement in the defense industry; Sweden is expected to invest in Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. Representatives from Ukraine and Sweden agreed on a bilateral agreement to support the implementation of joint projects in the defense industry and discussed substantive proposals for their creation, ...

Thursday, January 23

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees.

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees. In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry’s production potential could reach €34B, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual conference of the European Defense Agency. He noted that this r...

Wednesday, January 22

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense.

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense. President Zelenskyy, at the Davos economic forum, called on the EU to increase weapons production, as it is important for both Ukraine and Europe. He said that at the beginning of the full-scale war, ...

The manufacturer of Leopard tanks and other weapons has formed a joint venture with a Ukrainian company.

The manufacturer of Leopard tanks and other weapons has formed a joint venture with a Ukrainian company. Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced the official opening of a joint venture between KMW (KNDS Deutschland) and a Ukrainian defense enterprise. The newly created company will sp...

Wednesday, January 15

Five EU countries have created a working group to develop joint defense enterprises with Ukraine.

Five EU countries have created a working group to develop joint defense enterprises with Ukraine. After a meeting with his colleagues from Poland, France, Italy, and Britain, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that European arms manufacturers will only benefit if they utilize free produ...

Friday, January 10

Ukraine and Denmark summed up the results of their cooperation under the Danish model: Ukraine’s Armed Forces have already received weapons worth €538M.

Ukraine and Denmark summed up the results of their cooperation under the Danish model: Ukraine’s Armed Forces have already received weapons worth €538M. In 2024, Ukraine and Denmark successfully implemented cooperation under the Danish model of financing in the Ukrainian defense industry. The primary sources of financing include: €125M from Denmark th...

Tuesday, January 7

Ukraine will attract $1B this year through the Danish model of arms procurement.

Ukraine will attract $1B this year through the Danish model of arms procurement. Ukraine will develop the Danish model, according to which partners purchase weapons from the Ukrainian defense industry for the needs of the Ukrainian military, and this program is expected to attract...

Monday, January 6

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex’s capacity increased by 500% in one year.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex’s capacity increased by 500% in one year. In 2024, the government invested over ₴39B ($1B) in weapons production, allowing for an increase in the capacity of the domestic military-industrial complex by 500%, the Cabinet of Ministers reported....

Monday, December 16

Ukraine will spend 10 times more on its defense than NATO countries in 2025; the EU is not ready for war with Russia.

Ukraine will spend 10 times more on its defense than NATO countries in 2025; the EU is not ready for war with Russia. Next year, Ukraine will spend about 25% of its GDP on defense, which is 900% more than European NATO allies’ average, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a keynote speech in Brussels. ...

Thursday, December 12

Private arms manufacturers say there are no government orders for 2025 to load existing capacities.

Private arms manufacturers say there are no government orders for 2025 to load existing capacities. In Ukraine, 75% of 31 private companies in the defense-industrial complex said they are not negotiating to conclude any government weapons contracts for 2025. Only 19% of manufacturers have transition...

Thursday, November 28

Europe is funding Ukrainian weapon production due to its capacity constraints.

Europe is funding Ukrainian weapon production due to its capacity constraints. European allies, struggling to produce enough weapons for Kyiv’s war effort, are taking a new approach: giving Ukrainians money to do it themselves. Under the new approach, Europeans are funding gover...

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