Ukraine signs letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE on sovereign satellite communications
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE to explore satellite communications under Ukrainian control.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Lockheed Martin talks target more Patriot interceptors and keeping more F-16s operational
Ukraine has asked Lockheed Martin to help expand F-16 maintenance capabilities and emphasized the need for more PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defense systems, its Ministry of Defence said.
Ukraine says Defence City programme more than doubles membership to 63 arms manufacturers
Ukraine’s Defence City support scheme now covers 63 domestic defence companies, the Ministry of Defence said.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says 389 foreign manufacturers have applied to study captured Russian weapons through TrophyLab
Ukraine has received applications from 389 foreign defence manufacturers seeking access to TrophyLab, its database of captured Russian weapons and technical analysis.
European Commission releases €2.86 billion for Ukraine’s drones, missiles and air defence under €90 billion support loan programme
The European Commission paid Ukraine €2.86 billion on 14 October to fund drones, missiles, air defence systems, radars, electronic warfare equipment and ammunition.
Ukrainian attacks damage three Yandex data centres and disrupt services across Russia
A Ukrainian attack damaged Yandex’s data centre in Vladimir early on 11 October, halting operations and disrupting services in several Russian regions.
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian S-400 launchers, command posts and depots in September
Ukrainian forces hit more than 40 Russian command posts and over 50 logistics and support sites in September, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said.
UK opens Kyiv business centre to help firms pursue joint production and investment in Ukraine
The UK has opened a business centre in Kyiv to give British companies a permanent base in Ukraine.
Germany to fund tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones built in Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks
Germany will finance several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine under its military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027, the company said on 4 October.
Zelenskyy reports first combat use of Ukraine’s FP-7 ballistic missile while Fire Point develops further strike and interceptor capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 1 October that Fire Point’s FP-7 tactical ballistic missile had been used in combat against Russia for the first time.
Ukraine asks EU states to release Patriot missiles from stockpiles now in exchange for future deliveries to counter ballistic threats
Ukraine has asked EU countries to release Patriot missiles from their existing stocks to help defend against ballistic threats.
Ukraine lets Defence City arms makers lease state and municipal property without auctions to expand wartime weapons production
Ukraine has made it easier for defence manufacturers to obtain public premises and equipment for production by allowing eligible companies to lease them without an auction.