UK orders over 5,000 LMM missiles from Thales to strengthen Ukraine’s dir defence
The United Kingdom has announced a USD 1.6 billion contract to provide Ukraine with over 5,000 LMM air defence missiles.
Ukraine’s defence industry set to reach USD 35 billion production capacity in 2024
Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin, has announced that the country’s annual defence production capacity is expected to rise to USD 35 billion this year.
Norway increases support for Ukraine’s defence industry and drone procurement
The Norwegian government has announced plans to provide NOK 3.5 billion (approximately €298.5 million) for the procurement of military equipment from Ukraine's defence industry.
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The transformation of Ukraine’s arms industry amid war with Russia [SIPRI]
Three years on from Russia’s escalation of its war on Ukraine with the full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces mounting military challenges.
NASAMS air defence system proves highly effective in Ukraine, Norwegian official confirms
Colonel Per Steinar Trøite, head of Norway’s support for the international air defence coalition for Ukraine, has provided new details on the combat performance of the NASAMS air defence system.
Ukrainian defence industry produced more than 150 2S22 Bohdana howitzers in 2024, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s defence industry has reportedly achieved a record-breaking production of artillery systems in 2024, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine to produce Roshel armoured vehicles domestically in new defence partnership
Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI), the state-owned defence conglomerate, has signed an agreement to establish joint production of Roshel armoured vehicles.
Sweden to donate RBS 70 and Tridon Mk2 Air defence systems to Ukraine
Sweden has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including air defence systems worth SEK 1.2 billion (EUR 107 million).
Quantum Systems expands drone manufacturing in Ukraine, strengthening European cooperation
Quantum Systems, a leading German drone manufacturer, has welcomed a high-level delegation to its Ukrainian production facility.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption office uncovers financial fraud scandal in the defence industry
According to NABU, the suspect, in coordination with other individuals, allegedly transferred more than USD 46 million from Ukrainian state-owned enterprises to foreign accounts.
NATO opens Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland
JATEC aims to support Ukraine’s defence sector, enhance its deterrence capabilities, and improve its interoperability with NATO forces.
Ukraine and Boeing Defence discuss collaboration on ammunition and UAV production
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, met with a delegation from Boeing Defense to discuss potential cooperation in defence production.