EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion for drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles produced in Ukraine.
Sweden to send Patriot air defence unit to Poland to guard NATO logistics hub
Sweden plans to send a Patriot air defence unit to Poland from December to guard the NATO logistics hub through which military and civilian support flows to Ukraine, the Swedish Ministry of Defence said.
Hensoldt signs agreement with Ukraine for further air defence radar deliveries and development of surveillance capabilities
Hensoldt and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding covering further large-scale radar deliveries and the development of air defence surveillance capabilities.
ARX Robotics and Roboneers sign partnership to integrate and jointly develop unmanned ground systems for Ukrainian forces
Germany’s ARX Robotics and Ukraine’s Roboneers have agreed to expand technical integration and joint development of unmanned ground systems.
Germany to fund tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones built in Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks
Germany will finance several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine under its military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027, the company said on 4 October.
Zelenskyy reports first combat use of Ukraine’s FP-7 ballistic missile while Fire Point develops further strike and interceptor capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 1 October that Fire Point’s FP-7 tactical ballistic missile had been used in combat against Russia for the first time.
ARX Robotics and DEUTZ deliver Gereon systems for Ukraine in 12 weeks, setting course for expanded unmanned vehicle production
ARX Robotics and DEUTZ have delivered the first Gereon unmanned ground systems built at DEUTZ’s Ulm plant for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says amphibious ground robot completed first front-line resupply mission, carrying ammunition more than 40 km over land and water
Ukrainian troops used a domestically developed amphibious ground robot to deliver ammunition and provisions to front-line positions, the Ministry of Defence said.
Ukraine and Lockheed Martin discuss F-16 Block 70/72 fighters as Kyiv reports more than 3,150 aerial targets downed in combat
Ukraine’s Air Force has discussed the prospect of moving to newer F-16 Block 70/72 fighters with Lockheed Martin, according to a statement by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine asks EU states to release Patriot missiles from stockpiles now in exchange for future deliveries to counter ballistic threats
Ukraine has asked EU countries to release Patriot missiles from their existing stocks to help defend against ballistic threats.
Ukraine lets Defence City arms makers lease state and municipal property without auctions to expand wartime weapons production
Ukraine has made it easier for defence manufacturers to obtain public premises and equipment for production by allowing eligible companies to lease them without an auction.
Ukraine urges allies to accelerate air defence deliveries ahead of winter, with drones and long-range artillery also top priorities for 2026
Ukraine has pressed its partners to speed up air defence deliveries, warning that the timing of supplies will affect its position after winter.