Ukraine authorises new pump-action shotguns for military use
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has authorised three modifications of domestically produced pump-action shotguns for operational use within the defence forces.
Ukraine
Ukraine authorises over 120 new weapons and equipment models for defence forces
In April 2025, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine authorised more than 120 new weapons and military equipment models for operational use within the country’s defence forces.
Ukraine to accelerate ballistic missile programmes, says President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the need to speed up the country’s ballistic missile programmes.
U.S. approves USD 310.5 million F-16 training and support Package for Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine valued at approximately $310.5 million, covering F-16 training, sustainment, and related equipment.
Ukrainian NASAMS operators shoot down 11 Russian cruise missiles in under two minutes
Ukrainian air defence forces using NASAMS systems intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than two minutes during a recent mass aerial attack.
Ukraine adopts domestically produced ‘Hromylo Optic’ drones for defence forces
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and adopted the domestically produced ‘Hromylo Optic’ unmanned aerial system for use within the defence forces.
Japan to provide Ukrainian intelligence with satellite radar imagery amid shifting U.S. support
Japan’s Kyushu University Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has agreed to provide Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery.
Ukraine and Sweden continue strengthening strategic cooperation in the defence industry
Ukraine and Sweden are continuing to strengthen their strategic partnership in the defence industry, with particular focus on joint ventures and innovative military technologies.
Brave1 tests FPV bomber drones for electronic warfare resistance and operational performance
Brave1 has tested fourteen FPV bomber drones, ranging from 10 to 18 inches, for their resistance to electronic warfare (EW), payload capacity, flight range, and combat usability.
Shield AI completes over 130 V-BAT sorties in Ukraine to support spring campaign
Shield AI has confirmed that its Kyiv-based operations team has completed more than 130 sorties using its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ukraine.
Bars: new 800 km-range cruise missile developed by Ukrainian defence industry
Ukraine has introduced a new cruise missile named Bars, capable of striking targets up to 800 kilometres inside Russian territory, according to a BBC report citing a Ukrainian government source.
Brave1: Ukraine conducts largest-ever ground drone trials under combat-like conditions
kraine has completed its largest test of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), with over 70 ground drones from 50 domestic manufacturers participating in a major field trial.