Ukraine’s defence ministry says forces neutralised over 350,000 Russian drones this year, including 31,000 Shaheds and 220,000 fixed-wing UAVs
Ukraine’s defence forces have neutralised more than 350,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, the Defence Ministry said.
European Commission releases €3.3 billion for Ukraine drones and missiles under €90 billion defence and budget support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €3.3 billion for Ukrainian purchases of drones and missiles.
U.S. Department of State clears possible $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine with European funding and U.S. financing support
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.68 billion Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine.
EU and Ukraine launch 18 member Drone Alliance to accelerate industrial scale drone and counter drone production
The European Commission has hosted the first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, an industry-led initiative designed to strengthen drone and counter-drone production across Europe and Ukraine
Ukraine authorises 81 companies for private air defence programme to protect critical infrastructure and industrial sites from drone attacks
Ukraine has authorised 81 companies to participate in an experimental programme that integrates private businesses into the country’s air defence system.
Canada and Ukraine announce more than $2 billion in defence and energy packages covering Patriot interceptors, F-16 weapons and drones
Canada and Ukraine have announced government and commercial arrangements worth more than $2 billion for defence, drone production and energy projects.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine can build Freyja interceptor and launcher, seeks European industry backing for first practical results by early 2027
Ukraine has the capacity to develop and manufacture an interceptor missile and launcher for the Freyja anti-ballistic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine says record 24,000 Russian multirotor drones destroyed in August as maritime strikes move towards Sochi and Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces destroyed nearly 24,000 Russian multirotor drones in August 2026, the highest monthly total recorded under the ePoints programme.
European Commission clears €3.2 billion for Ukraine to procure Patriot interceptor missiles, adding to €8.4 billion already released
The European Union has agreed to release €3.2 billion for Ukraine to procure interceptor missiles for its Patriot air-defence systems.
Britain commits £100 million for Patriot missiles and air defence equipment to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks this winter
Britain will provide £100 million for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment under a winter support package for Ukraine.
Ukrainian AI targeting system advances to NATO combat testing after placing among winners in airfield-denial competition
A Ukrainian artificial intelligence targeting module will move to further testing after taking third place in NATO’s Persistent Airfield Denial competition.
Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks several billion euros for PAC-3 Patriot air defense systems as EU governments review new funding request
Ukraine has asked EU member states for several billion euros to strengthen its air defenses, including PAC-3 systems for Patriot batteries.