Zelenskyy says NATO summit in Ankara will include Freya air and missile defence programme meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting on the Freya air and missile defence system programme will take place during the NATO summit in Ankara.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine can expand advanced weapons production beyond Russia as Kyiv prioritises more air defence supplies
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief focused on expanding production of advanced Ukrainian weapons.
Ukraine says June deep strikes hit 11 Russian oil refineries and eight defence industry sites at ranges beyond 2,000 km
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said the Defence Forces expanded their deep strike campaign against Russian military-industrial infrastructure in June 2026.
Ukraine highlights Swedish Archer howitzer range, automation and precision advantages for long-range artillery fire support missions
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has outlined the key advantages of the Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzer in Ukrainian service.
Airbus Defence and Space and Brave1 launch strategic partnership to accelerate Ukrainian battlefield technology innovation
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brave1, Ukraine’s central government-led defence technology coordinator.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Gripen E fighters armed with Meteor missiles will strengthen air defence and frontline support
Ukraine has signed an agreement to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole fighter aircraft in a major step towards modernising its Air Force.
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with long-range 155-mm artillery ammunition as production starts in Spain under 2027 delivery schedule
Ukraine has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply long-range artillery ammunition under a contract worth a high double-digit million-euro amount.
European Commission releases €3.9 billion for Ukraine drones as first step in wider €90 billion support loan
The payment is the first under the initial tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drones, which the Commission described as a key capability for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s war of aggression.
Ukraine launches TrophyLab portal to give partner states and defense firms controlled access to captured Russian weapons data and samples
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has launched TrophyLab, a state information portal for studying and sharing data on Russian weapons and equipment captured by Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Ukraine’s Defense AI Center A1 advances AI-driven army projects to strengthen battlefield decisions, targeting and troop protection
Ukraine’s Defense AI Center A1 is advancing strategic projects intended to transform the Defence Forces into an AI-driven army.