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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is on high alert, urging citizens to heed air raid warnings, especially in Kyiv. With significant developments, including VAT exemptions for unmanned systems, and the introduction of updated training standards for recruits, the Ministry shows commitment to advancing military capabilities. The Defense Procurement Agency made impactful artillery purchases and updated procurement processes to ensure efficient delivery of fiber-optic drones. Additionally, advanced drone interceptors and guided bombs have been operationalized to strengthen defense. The Ministry is also actively reforming mobilization, enhancing automatic deferral extensions, and crafting new contract systems for military personnel to better support Ukraine's defense initiatives in 2026.
What steps is the Defense Ministry taking to enhance military training?
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have implemented revised training standards across six centers, focusing on modernizing the basic general military training (BGMT) to improve recruits’ operational readiness and capabilities against evolving threats.
How is Ukraine's Defense Ministry supporting its defense industry?
The Defense Ministry grants resident status in Defence City to 31 manufacturers, offering a supportive legal framework. This initiative boosts sectors like UAVs and missile production, increasing their total revenue to nearly 90 billion hryvnias, thus stimulating Ukraine's defense industry growth.
What role does technology play in Ukraine's defense strategy?
Technology is pivotal, with advancements like the FIM-92 Stinger simulator and the integration of UGVs for more than 9,000 frontline missions. These innovations improve personnel training and operational efficiency, crucial for maintaining an edge in defense capabilities.
What are the latest procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry?
The Ministry has introduced a new procurement model that allows rapid innovation and faster supply chain adjustments. Notable steps include granting VAT exemptions for unmanned systems and initiating advance payments to support drone manufacturers through the DOT-Chain platform.
How is the Defense Ministry addressing issues of mobilization and military deferrals?
The Ministry is reforming mobilization by automating the extension of over 90% of deferrals, ensuring smoother transitions without bureaucratic hurdles. This system efficiently updates personal data through government registries, boosting operational readiness while addressing staffing needs.
What progress has been made in enhancing Ukraine's air defense capabilities?
Ukraine's air defense has seen major improvements, with more than 90% drone interception rates due to enhanced deployment of interceptor drones and guided munitions. These measures reinforce the country’s airspace security and counter Russia's airstrikes effectively.
How does the Defense Ministry facilitate advanced artillery procurement?
The Defense Procurement Agency secured a significant purchase of long-range 155-mm artillery, optimizing cost efficiencies by 16% and ensuring a continuous supply of critical munitions, which effectively bolsters the military’s frontline capabilities.
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Ministry of Defence has outlined army reform: new contract system, increased salaries, and return from AWOL Ukraine has officially announced the launch of the most comprehensive reform of its military service system to date. New contract formats with fixed terms (from 10 months) are being introduced, along with pay for infantry personnel (up to 460,000 UAH per month), a fast-track return scheme for... 8 026 62 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
Salary increases, new contracts and recruitment of foreign nationals: Zelenskyy has unveiled details of reform. VIDEO Salaries for military personnel in the rear will be increased to 30,000 hryvnias, and there will be three types of military service contracts. 4 704 44 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
Ministry of Defence has authorised deployment of 50 ground robots from the start of 2026. PHOTO The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has certified and authorised the deployment of around 50 ground-based robotic systems (UGVs) from the start of 2026. 733 1 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Drone industry
Ministry of Defence preparing reform of military allowances and introduction of service terms, – Svyrydenko The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence is preparing a reform that provides for an increase in allowances for military personnel and the establishment of specific terms of service. 4 102 78 Previously in trend: payments to military Reforms in the army
"Businessmen" Hrynkevych and former Ministry of Defence official Lisovsky have been notified of new charges, - State Bureau of Investigation. VIDEO Charges have been brought against a former Ministry of Defence official and the Hrynkevych brothers, a pair of Lviv-based businessmen. 4 846 16 Previously in trend: Hrynkevych’s case
UGVs have carried out more than 50,000 evacuation and delivery missions since start of 2026 – Fedorov From January to early June 2026, Ukrainian troops have already carried out more than 50,000 logistics and evacuation missions using unmanned ground vehicles. 412 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Defense Ministry speaks about Ukrainian LITAVR interceptor drone with homing system Interceptor drones with a homing system developed by Ukrainian manufacturers are implementing Ukraine’s strategic objective of maintaining leadership in the war of innovation. 1 394 9 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones Drone industry
Not single bill on army reform has been seen in Rada yet – Holos MP Rakhmanin There is currently not a single bill on army reform in the Verkhovna Rada. 1 493 18 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
Fedorov did not clearly answer where he plans to get money to increase military salaries – MP Rakhmanin Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov did not give MPs from the defense committee a clear answer about the sources of funding for higher salaries for military personnel. 2 246 20 Previously in trend: payments to military Reforms in the army
Russia has fitted cluster warhead to "Kalibr", - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Military engineers and scientists from the Ministry of Defence have examined the Russian "Kalibr" cruise missiles shot down by air defence forces and identified significant changes in the design of the air-launched missiles. 4 193 7 Previously in trend: Kalibr attack from the Black Sea Russian missile manufacturing
30 companies have been granted permission to establish private air defense units in Ukraine In Ukraine, 30 companies have been granted the right to form private air defense units to protect facilities from attacks by Russian drones. 1 516 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Result of the work of the air force
Over 211 km of anti-drone protection for frontline logistics was installed in May, - Fedorov. VIDEO Throughout May 2026, specialists installed over 211 km of anti-drone defences along logistics routes and repaired nearly 38 km of damaged sections. A further 115.5 km of roads in frontline regions were also repaired. 1 188 7 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection
ST. PETERSBURG and KRONSTADT on fire! / Who wrecked Ministry of Defense? // Uncensored. VIDEO Journalist and serviceman Bohdan Butkevych is breaking down the hottest topics of recent days live. 3 775 0 Previously in trend: Corruption in MoD Striking Russia
More than 7,000 combat clashes and Russia’s use of 7,500 guided aerial bombs recorded on front in May – Defense Ministry Tensions on the front line reached their highest levels in the final month of spring. According to the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, 7,008 combat clashes were recorded in May, indicating an increase in the intensity of enemy operations. 323 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Ministry of Defence says military reform could be presented in June The Ministry of Defense has stated that a presentation on military reform could take place in June. 4 153 34 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
Supporting Umerov is biggest mistake AntAC has ever made, - Shabunin After his dismissal, Rustem Umerov left behind a devastated Ministry of Defense and chaos. 5 451 32 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments
PURL funding is sufficient to continue arms deliveries from U.S., - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense stated that contributions from partners to the PURL program are sufficient to provide Ukraine with critical weapons from the United States. Aid deliveries are ongoing. 480 1 Previously in trend: PURL program
Defense Ministry urges Ukrainians not to ignore air raid alerts on 30-31 May Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has urged citizens not to ignore air raid alerts over the weekend. Residents of Kyiv have been advised to be especially vigilant. 1 852 10 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Number of Defence City residents has risen to 31: their combined revenue from arms sales totals nearly 90 billion hryvnias, - Ministry of Defense A total of 31 Ukrainian defense manufacturers have now been granted resident status in Defence City—a special legal framework providing state support to defense industry enterprises. Among them are manufacturers of UAVs, missiles, and other equipment. 441 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production
Supplies of UGVs exempted from VAT: Rada passes bill The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill exempting supplies of unmanned ground systems from VAT for the duration of martial law. 1 377 7 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Drone industry
Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated basic training for recruits The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Land Forces have introduced an updated standard for basic general military training (BGMT) at six training centres. 5 134 47 Previously in trend: basic military training
DPA makes record purchase of long-range 155-mm shells for front and saves 16% of initial amount – Fedorov DOT`s Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) of the Ministry of Defense has contracted a record number of long-range 155-mm artillery rounds, saving billions, and bought tens of thousands more munitions for the military. 5 835 39 Previously in trend: defense procurement Ammunition production in Ukraine
Ukrainian laser FIM-92 Stinger simulator for countering Shaheds approved for use in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Defense Ministry says. PHOTO A Ukrainian-made FIM-92 Stinger simulator system has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is the latest tool for training operators of FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense systems. 1 684 1 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Countering Russian drones Drone industry
Syrskyi says when demobilization of military personnel may be possible in Ukraine Demobilization of service members will take place after the war ends, while mechanisms for discharge during hostilities are currently being considered. 7 437 57 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
Over 90% of deferrals are now extended automatically, - Ministry of Defence More than 90% of deferrals from mobilization are now automatically extended without the need for applications, certificates, or personal requests. The system automatically verifies the grounds through government registries, after which the updated record automatically appears in the user’s... 2 021 5 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
Over 1,170 km of roads in Ukraine have already been protected against attacks by FPV drones, - Fedorov In Ukraine’s frontline regions, more than 1,170 km of logistics routes have already been protected by anti-drone structures. The main goal is to secure logistics operations, the evacuation of the wounded, and the delivery of supplies near the front lines. 567 11 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection
First Ukrainian guided aerial bomb ready for combat use, Fedorov says. VIDEO The first Ukrainian guided aerial bomb is ready for combat use. 15 347 133
Since start of full-scale invasion, Russia has upgraded its Kh-101 missiles on several occasions, - Ministry of Defence Since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has upgraded the X-101, a strategic air-launched cruise missile, at least four times. 1 264 9 Previously in trend: Russian missile manufacturing
Ministry of Defense proposes transforming TCR into "Reserve+ Offices," - media The Ministry of Defense proposes transforming the TCR and SS into "Reserve+ Offices" with separate units. 9 239 175 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
New contracts, clear terms of service, and salaries of up to 400,000—media has learned the details of the new military reform. INFOGRAPHICS The government is working on introducing a new contract system with fixed terms of service for newly mobilized and active-duty military personnel. 11 205 68 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Drone Line units to order UAVs through DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace Drone Line units have received a new procurement tool, the DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace. In less than two weeks, the military ordered UAVs and equipment worth more than UAH 184 million, some of which have already been delivered to the front. 436 1 Previously in trend: Drone industry DOT-Chain Defence
Defense Ministry outlines mobilization reform: steps being prepared to change selection, military medical commissions and training The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a systemic solution that should correct mistakes made during military medical commissions and improve the quality of the mobilization pool. 9 562 49 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Reforms in the army
Large-scale strikes against Russia: deep strike hits oil refineries, ships and airbases. INFOGRAPHICS In April 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces launched strikes against oil refineries, port infrastructure, the navy and the defence industry of the Russian Federation at ranges of up to 1,700 km, causing widespread fires and significant damage. 5 612 18 Previously in trend: SSU drones attack Russian defense industry plants Strikes on Russia’s oil refining sector
24 companies have already joined the private air defense project, Ministry of Defense says As of April 2026, 24 companies have joined the private air defense project. 1 128 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system
8,000 Octopus interceptor drones contracted for Defense Forces – Fedorov The Ministry of Defense is purchasing 8,000 Octopus interceptor drones for the Defense Forces to strengthen air defense and increase the number of interceptions. 1 728 15 Previously in trend: Procurement of drones Interceptor drones Drone industry
Ukraine increased contracting of middle-strike capabilities fivefold – Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president heard a report from Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on the supply of all types of drones for Ukrainian operations, both on the front line and long-range missions. 1 391 7 Previously in trend: Drone industry Ukrainian arms exports Striking Russia
Contracts for long-range artillery have still not been signed: ’Ukrainian Armor’ has approached Ministry of Defence "Ukrainian Armor" stated that there are no contracts in place for the supply of long-range 155 mm ammunition in 2026 and called on the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to urgently resolve the situation. 2 833 10 Previously in trend: Purchases of the DPA defense procurement 155mm shells for AFU
Mindich and Umerov discuss the candidacy of Minister of Defense: Appointing Shmyhal it’s sh#t Zelenskyy's oligarch Tymur Mindich and former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as defense minister in July 2025. 16 207 39 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
Mindich and Umerov discussed defence procurement: "Body armour is big money; it’s just one phone call for you," – media Zelenskyy’s oligarch Tymur Mindich and former Defence Minister Rustem Umerov discussed defence procurement and the company Fire Point. 22 129 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
Drone manufacturers will be paid in advance: Ministry of Defense changes DOT-Chain Defence rules The DOT Defense Procurement Agency, at the initiative of the Ministry of Defense, is launching an advance payment mechanism for manufacturers on the DOT-Chain Defense weapons marketplace: from now on, high-performing drone manufacturers will receive advance payments. The goal is to provide the... 784 5 Previously in trend: Drone industry DOT-Chain Defence
Supply issues at front: Ministry of Defence launches investigations Instances of insufficient food supplies to the front lines must not become a recurring problem. An investigation is already underway in the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade, and the brigade commander has been suspended. 3 600 17 Previously in trend: Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine The problem in the Ukrainian army
Since 2022, range of strikes against Russia has increased more than 2.5-fold, - Ministry of Defense In 2022, Ukrainian forces successfully struck an enemy military target approximately 630 km away. By 2026, the Defense Forces were already striking Russian targets at a distance of about 1,750 km using long-range weapons. 800 30 Previously in trend: Striking Russia
Ukraine doubles supplies of interceptor drones for air defense, - Fedorov Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has significantly increased supplies of interceptor drones for short-range air defense. Since the start of 2026, the military has already received twice as many such systems as in all of last year, and their effectiveness is confirmed by thousands of enemy targets... 1 436 10 Previously in trend: Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system Drone industry
Ukraine is strengthening its national defence system: local communities will appoint defence representatives The established system of national resistance makes it possible to make decisions more quickly and effectively in the event of enemy aggression. Therefore, its development must continue both in peacetime and in wartime. 2 268 32 Previously in trend: Civilian training for national resistance
Fedorov gave report on his first three months as defense minister: air defense, drones, enemy casualties. LIST Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported on what he has accomplished during his first three months in office. 6 124 64 Previously in trend: reforms
Defense Ministry codifies Bizon-L robotic system The Bizon-L new unmanned ground vehicle has been approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 999 0 Previously in trend: Military equipment codification Drone industry
Review of Alkmaar-class mine-clearing minesweeper, which Ukraine will receive from Netherlands - Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS Ukraine will receive the Alkmaar-class minehunter Zr.Ms. Makkum from the Netherlands. Once commissioned into the Navy, the vessel will be named "Henichesk"—in honor of the ship lost while on a combat mission in June 2022 near the Kinburn Spit. 2 288 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from the Netherlands
Protecting energy and transport sectors: government has expanded powers of State Special Transport Service The State Special Transport Service of the Ministry of Defense (SSTS) has been designated as the contracting authority for critical infrastructure protection projects. 759 3 Previously in trend: Critical infrastructure protection Anti-drone protection
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