Ukraine says it approved 1,526 new weapons and military systems in eight months of 2026, with nearly 91% produced domestically
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence approved 1,526 new weapons and military equipment models for supply to the Defence Forces of Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says deep strike campaign hit 12 Russian oil refineries and two defence plants in August, reaching 1,900 kilometres from the border
Ukraine pressed its deep strike campaign against Russia in August, hitting energy and defence industry targets as far as 1,900 kilometres from the state border.
New Sky Defenders documentary takes viewers inside NASAMS and the race to stop missiles and drones on NATO’s eastern flank and in Ukraine
A new documentary examining the NASAMS air defence system and the race to intercept missiles and drones will launch globally on Apple TV and Amazon Prime on 4 September.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says more than 430 companies have applied to access captured Russian weapons data through TrophyLab
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has received more than 430 applications from companies seeking access to TrophyLab, its portal for technical data on captured Russian weapons.
Fire Point CEO says Denmark plant will be Ukraine’s first rocket production site on NATO territory, with capacity to fuel more than 4,000 missiles annually
Ukrainian defence technology company Fire Point is building its first production facility outside Ukraine, establishing a solid rocket propellant plant in Denmark.
Ukraine begins combat trials of robotic turrets armed with twin Kalashnikov assault rifles to reduce infantry exposure on the front line
Ukrainian frontline units have begun combat testing new strike unmanned ground vehicles equipped with robotic weapon stations.
Rheinmetall and KNDS joint venture in Lithuania readies Leopard 2 tanks damaged in combat for return to Ukraine with German funding
Lithuania Defense Services has refurbished Leopard 2 tanks damaged on the battlefield and prepared them for delivery to Ukraine, the company said.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says AI cuts battlefield imagery analysis time by up to 90% while humans retain strike authority
Ukraine’s defence ministry said artificial intelligence has cut by up to 90% the time military analysts need to detect signs of enemy activity in imagery.
Ukraine’s defence intelligence says Russia struck Kyiv with upgraded Iskander-1000 missiles built largely from foreign parts
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence said Russia has begun using modified 9M723-2 ballistic missiles, also known as Iskander-1000, against targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv.
Ukraine brings battlefield drone lessons to NATO’s Eastern Flank, helping integrate counter-UAV defences into command systems
Ukrainian experts from the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre advised Alliance forces on countering drone attacks during LCI-X Crucible 3-26 in Latvia.
France pushes to keep more of Ukraine’s €90 billion EU loan in Europe, raising pressure on non-EU Patriot missile purchases
France wants Ukraine to spend more of a €90 billion EU loan on weapons and military equipment produced in Europe, Euronews reported on 25 August.
Britain authorises MBDA to share classified Storm Shadow data, opening path to Ukrainian missile production during war with Russia
Britain has authorised MBDA to release classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow cruise missile.