Ukraine begins serial production of Octopus interceptors to combat Shahed drone threats
Ukraine has launched the serial production of Octopus interceptors, a domestically developed system designed to counter Shahed drones.
Nordic and Baltic nations pledge $500 million in joint military aid for ukraine through NATO’s PURL
Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden announced on 13 November 2025 that they will jointly fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine.
Russia’s FSB claims Ukraine tried to recruit Russian pilot to hijack MiG-31 armed with Kinzhal missile
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Ukrainian intelligence of attempting to recruit a Russian pilot to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with a hypersonic Kinzhal missile.
Ukraine in talks with Sweden on Gripen jet supply and future local production from 2033
Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine.
Nammo signs agreement with Ukrainian partner to expand ammunition production and supply chain
Nordic defence firm Nammo has signed a letter of intent with a Ukrainian industrial partner to expand cooperation in ammunition production and supply.
Sweden explores funding options to support potential Ukraine purchase of up to 150 Gripen fighters
Sweden and Ukraine are advancing discussions on a major defence deal that could see Kyiv acquire as many as 150 Gripen E fighter jets, Sweden’s defence minister told Reuters on Thursday.
Sweden and Ukraine sign new cooperation agreement, plan joint defence innovation hub in Ukraine
Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation in defence innovation, combining Sweden’s industrial expertise with Ukraine’s battlefield experience.
Latvia hands over final batch of locally produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia has formally handed over the final batch of “Patria” 6x6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.
Circus signs framework agreement with Ukraine’s BRAVE1 to supply AI robotics systems
Germany’s Circus SE has signed a strategic agreement with Ukraine’s government-led defence technology platform BRAVE1 to deliver AI-powered autonomous robotics systems.
Ukraine builds first underground military training hub with Metinvest steel shelter system
Ukraine has opened its first underground military training hub equipped with a steel shelter, built using Metinvest Group materials and technology.
Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for use at European training centre
The aircraft are being used at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC), established in part through a Dutch initiative, to train both Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Saab considers Gripen fighter jet assembly in Canada as Ukraine seeks up to 150 aircraft
Swedish defence company Saab is considering Canada as a potential site for assembling Gripen fighter jets, as it looks to expand production in response to rising demand from Ukraine.