Ukraine says air defences intercepted 5,358 drones and missiles in July as ballistic interceptor shortage strains layered defence
Ukraine’s air-defence forces intercepted 5,358 strike drones and missiles during large-scale attacks in July 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Leonardo targets 2026 Ukraine trial for Michelangelo Dome integrating MBDA missiles, space assets and AI command systems
Leonardo is accelerating development of its Michelangelo Dome architecture to counter advanced air and missile threats, Chief Executive Lorenzo Mariani said.
HENSOLDT CEO says Freyja gains political momentum as Europe pursues a Patriot-like missile defense capability for Ukraine from 2027
HENSOLDT is seeking a larger role in Ukraine’s air and missile defence through its Freyja project with Ukrainian company Fire Point.
European Commission releases €3.47 billion for Ukraine drones, missiles, air defence and Gripen fighter jets under €90 billion loan
The European Commission disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine on 30 July under the defence window of its €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
Trump says U.S. has not agreed to Patriot production licenses for Ukraine amid concerns over American weapons stockpiles
Trump described the advanced technology as “a hard thing to give away” during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot interceptor licenses as Ukraine seeks deeper missile production ties with Lockheed Martin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed licenses that would allow Ukraine to produce interceptors for Patriot air defense systems during talks at the White House.
UForce, ReconCraft plan U.S. production of combat-tested Magura maritime drones for American defense and special operations
UForce has signed a memorandum of understanding with ReconCraft to pursue U.S. production of autonomous maritime systems based on the Magura family.
Air and missile defense: Poland ready to host Patriot interceptor production facility
President Donald Trump announced at a NATO summit in early July that Ukraine would receive a license to produce Patriot missiles.
Ukraine says Raytheon talks covered possible joint production of Patriot interceptors and missile licensing
The statement followed a meeting with a Raytheon team led by Vice President Joseph DeAntona and comes as Ukraine seeks more reliable access to missiles for its Patriot systems.
Ukraine says PURL supplies about 95% of Patriot interceptors as allies fund $6.7 billion in U.S.-made weapons for its forces
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List has become a central mechanism for delivering critical U.S.-made weapons and defense equipment.
Caine testimony points to first Ukrainian F-16 air-to-air kill after Russian Su-35S loss near Luhansk front line
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Appropriations Committee on July 21 that a Ukrainian Air Force F-16 had recently shot down a Russian aircraft in air-to-air combat.
BAE Systems signs agreement with Ukrainian industry partner for licensed production of L119 Light Gun variant
The partnership will support development of a variant of the L119 Light Gun for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.