Lockheed Martin examines F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine with AESA radar and European weapons
Lockheed Martin is considering an F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine, with an AESA radar, greater range and compatibility with a wider range of European weapons.
U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated package value of $2.1 billion.
GomSpace and HIMERA begin satellite tests for Ukraine’s independent communications network
Ukraine’s HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace have begun operating OBRIA NANO, a test satellite for a planned independent Ukrainian communications network.
Ukraine’s defence ministry confirms stable Starlink and Starshield connections above 400 km/h
Ukraine’s defence ministry confirms that Starlink and Starshield operating performance has been restored after previously recorded restrictions.
Ukraine joins NSPA partnership to speed military purchases and open tenders to its defence industry
Ukraine has joined a NATO procurement partnership that gives it a new route to buy military equipment and support services.
Ukraine prepares to receive its first 16 Gripen fighters from Sweden in early 2027
Ukraine and Sweden are continuing preparations for Gripen fighter deliveries, with Ukrainian Defence Minister Evgeniy Khmara identifying Russian glide-bomb carriers as a priority target for the aircraft.
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 forces neutralised more than 400,000 Russian drones in 2026
Ukrainian forces have hit 408,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, according to the country’s defence ministry.
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.
Romanian F-16 fighters shoot down two Russian drones after airspace violations over the Black Sea
Romanian F-16 fighters shot down two Russian drones over the country’s territorial waters on 17 October after they entered Romanian airspace.
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.