New batch of German military support: mine clearing tanks, mobile heating systems
Germany handed over another batch of military support to Ukraine.
Defense
14 January 2023
13 January 2023
Yermak: Ukraine starts receiving heavy equipment from allies
Ukraine began to receive heavy equipment from the allies.
10 January 2023
US ready to start training up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers on Patriot systems - Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that as early as next week, up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers will start training on the Patriot missile defense system in the United States.
Defense leaders from 50 nations to attend new meeting in Ramstein format in Germany - Pentagon
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, scheduled for the second half of January, is to be attended by defense leaders from about 50 countries.
Canada to buy NASAMS missile defense system for Ukraine
Canada will purchase a U.S.-made NASAMS missile defense system for Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Croatian defense ministers discuss support for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and his Croatian counterpart Mario Banozic have discussed the possibilities of additional support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
08 January 2023
Defense Ministry: No mandatory mobilization of women until 2026
Ukrainian women will not be subject to mandatory mobilization until 2026. The changes concern only the registration system.
07 January 2023
NSDC: Ukraine allocated more than UAH 1.5 trillion for security and defense last year
In 2022, UAH 1,536.6 billion, or 32.5% of GDP, was allocated to finance the security and defense of Ukraine.
04 January 2023
Zelensky, Macron agree on cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of France Emmanuel Macron discussed further cooperation to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and other defense capabilities.
26 December 2022
UK Ministry of Defence shows how Ukrainian military take part in live fire tactical training
The Ukrainian military have taken part in live fire tactical training in the United Kingdom.
25 December 2022
UK Ministry of Defense greets Ukrainian military on Christmas
On the eve of Christmas, the UK Ministry of Defense called on everyone to remember Ukrainian soldiers who defend their country.
18 December 2022
UK confirms sending Ukraine Brimstone 2 precision-guided missiles
Britain confirms that it has sent Brimstone 2 precision-guided missiles to Ukraine as part of its aid package.
12 December 2022
Slovak FM: Slovakia, NATO discussing transfer of MiG-29s to Ukraine
Slovak authorities discuss the possible transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine with NATO partners.
09 December 2022
Germany will send self-propelled howitzers, pickup trucks, counter-drone equipment to Ukraine
Germany will send 18 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers, 80 pickup trucks, 90 counter-drone equipment units, and other security assistance to Ukraine.
06 December 2022
FM Kuleba: Ukraine offers partners assistance in increasing weapons production pace
Ukraine suggests that international partners should involve Ukrainian defense enterprises in solving the urgent problems of arms manufacturers in terms of increasing production rates.
Kuleba calls on Berlin to lift ban on Patriot, Leopard 2 supplies to Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba calls on Germany to demonstrate leadership and provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, Patriot air defense systems, and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.
Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine marked today
On December 6, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the laws "On the Armed Forces of Ukraine", "On the Defense of Ukraine", and on December 13 – the Concept of Defense and Development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which determined the main principles and areas of the development of the Ukrainian army.
Montenegro donating 11% of its military budget to support Ukraine
The Government of Montenegro provides Ukraine with security assistance worth 11% of the country's military budget.
Reznikov, Austin discuss further steps to strengthen Ukraine's air defense
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed further steps to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian air defense system against the background of continued Russian missile attacks on civilian infrastructure.
02 December 2022
EU sets up cyber lab for Ukrainian Armed Forces
The European Union has opened a cyber laboratory in Kyiv that will help the Ukrainian Armed Forces to protect themselves and Ukrainian cyberspace from attacks by Russian aggressors.
ATACMS supplies to Ukraine can protect its critical infrastructure – Vershbow
The supplies of long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine can significantly limit the ability of the Russians to target critical infrastructure across the country.
Pentagon looking for additional NASAMS for Ukraine in Middle East – media
U.S. Department of Defense works to broker a deal with NATO and Middle Eastern nations to send some of their NASAMS systems to Ukraine.
30 November 2022
Blinken: NATO members and partners have provided $40B worth of weapons to Ukraine, even more is on the way
The United States, along with NATO Allies and G7 partners, intends to further increase the amount of aid to Ukraine to deprive Putin of the opportunity to hold the rest of the world hostage.
First Lady meets with Wallace: Britain's help made it possible to repel enemy certain directions
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska met with British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and emphasized that his country's assistance enabled Ukraine not only to resist but also to repel the enemy in certain directions.
24 November 2022
Ukraine’s Air Force thanks American people for NASAMS systems
Congratulating the American people on Thanksgiving Day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked them for the comprehensive support provided to Ukraine, particularly for NASAMS systems.
23 November 2022
Britain handing over three helicopters, 10,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine
Great Britain hands over three Sea King helicopters and 10,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine.
21 November 2022
Spain to open training center for Ukrainian troops this month
A training center for Ukrainian troops will start operating in Spain at the end of November.
10 November 2022
Spain to send two more Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine
The Government of Spain will send two more Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine in addition to the four provided earlier.
08 November 2022
Pentagon chief discusses supporting Ukraine’s air defense with Italian colleague
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed further bilateral cooperation in providing security assistance to Ukraine with newly-appointed Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.