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The Defense Ministry of Ukraine is undergoing significant transformations. With NATO's support, it aims to enhance the Defense Procurement Agency's effectiveness. Recent efforts include a new defense procurement model, promoting innovation and rapid implementation. Ukraine's Defense and Air Force showcased remarkable proficiency by intercepting over 90% of drones in recent Russian attacks. Furthermore, reforms in mobilization procedures and the expansion of unmanned ground vehicles' usage indicate a strategic shift in military operations. These initiatives reflect Ukraine's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities amid ongoing challenges.

How is NATO supporting Ukraine's Defense Ministry?

NATO has approved comprehensive financial and expert support to enhance Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency capabilities, facilitated by the UK Special Adviser for the Defence Office. This collaboration aims to revolutionize procurement processes for better efficiency and effectiveness.

What new innovations are the Ukrainian Defence Ministry implementing?

The Ministry is launching a new procurement model promoting innovation. It also focuses on integrating artificial intelligence through the newly established Defense AI Center "A1," to modernize defense strategies and optimize operations in response to current challenges.

What progress has Ukraine made in drone and air defense?

Ukraine achieved over 90% interception of enemy drones in March, indicating high defense efficiency. It also approved the "Shvidun" drone to enhance interception capabilities and expand its unmanned ground vehicles portfolio to maximize operational efficiency and safety.

What are the recent changes in Ukraine's mobilization process?

The Defense Ministry is preparing reforms to revamp mobilization procedures, focusing on removing unnecessary constraints and improving the effectiveness of the recruitment system. The changes aim to streamline the mobilization process and adapt to evolving defense needs.

How does the Defense Ministry plan to counter Russian airstrikes?

Through collaboration with European allies and NATO, Ukraine aims to develop stronger air defense and counter-UAV technologies. The ministry's initiatives also involve projects like the UNITE—BRAVE NATO program to improve defensive strategic capabilities against airstrikes.

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Делегація Міноборони України у Швеції Ukraine and Sweden discussed possibility of training Ukrainian combat pilots and defense cooperation, - Defense Ministry A delegation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine paid an official visit to Sweden, where the parties discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of training Ukrainian pilots, developing new defense policies, doctrines and implementing innovative solutions. 1 295 4

500 млрд грн на оборону: Умєров розповів, на що підуть кошти Umierov to increase defense spending: Funds will be used to pay military and purchase weapons Defense Minister Rustem Umierov has revealed where almost UAH 500 billion of increased defense spending will be earmarked. 1 213 27

Держоператор тилу поставить покращені спальники для ЗСУ State Operator of Rear to supply improved sleeping bags for Armed Forces - Defence Ministry The Ministry of Defence's procurement agency, the "State Operator of Rear", has purchased sleeping bags for the Ukrainian army according to a new technical specification. 1 934 6

БпЛА Ukrainian companies will be able to participate in tenders of Drone Coalition - Ministry of Defense For the first time, Ukrainian drone technology manufacturers will be able to participate in tenders organized by the Drone Coalition within the Ramstein format of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group. Companies that win the tenders will receive orders for the production of drones for further testing. 903 9

Канадський бронеавтомобіль Roshel Senator MRAP Canadian Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle has been approved for use in army - Ministry of Defense The fleet of armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian army has been replenished with another model of armoured vehicles based on MRAP technology. The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Roshel Senator MRAP armoured vehicle manufactured in Canada for use in the army. 6 503 36

Дрони mavic для ЗСУ In month, Armed Forces received only 50 Mavic 3T drones from Defense Ministry. Previously, their supply was measured in thousands, - Hudymenko During the month of 16 August to 16 September 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received only 50 Mavic 3T drones from the Ministry of Defence. 30 031 54

У Міноборони планують запровадити автоматизовані повістки Delivery of summonses to be automated in Ukraine - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is working to develop functionality that will help automate the process of serving summonses to persons liable for military service. The summons can be generated in the "Oberig" register and signed by the electronic signature of the head of the military commissariat. 40 099 149

ремонтні майстерні Ministry of Defense allowed mobile workshops for repair of weapons to be put into operation TheMinistry of Defence has codified and authorised the supply of Ukrainian-made mobile maintenance modules designed to repair weapons and military equipment in the field. 2 860 26

Міноборони проведе функціональний аудит Activities of Minister of Defense and his deputies: Ministry of Defense will conduct functional audit The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a Memorandum of Support for Functional Audit with one of the leading international companies that is part of the Big Four audit and consulting firms. 2 392 14

Центр рекрутингу до ЗСУ у Ромнах Ukrainian army recruitment center opens in Romny, Sumy region The third Ukrainian army recruitment center in a week has opened in the Sumy region. This time in the town of the Romny. 1 015 5

У Конотопі відкрився центр рекрутингу української армії Fourth Ukrainian Army recruitment centre in Sumy region was opened in Konotop Konotop is the fourth centre in the Sumy region to be opened in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 1 182 7

Стандарти для турнікетів MoD develops technical requirements for tourniquets in accordance with NATO standards The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has initiated the development of technical and functional requirements for tourniquets in accordance with modern NATO standards for providing first aid on the battlefield. 1 255 15

Дрон Чорна вдова Ukrainian-made Black Widow bomber drone codified for the needs of Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and allowed the delivery of an unmanned aerial system called "Black Widow" to the troops. 4 728 6 Previously in trend: War

Міноборони за місяць не допустило постачання майже 340 тонн неякісних та небезпечних продуктів для ЗСУ New model of food supply for Armed Forces of Ukraine to be launched as pilot project in 2025 - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense's procurement agency, the State Logistics Operator, has presented a new model for providing food to the Armed Forces, which will be launched as a pilot project in several regions of Ukraine in 2025. 2 148 18

Ручні гранати українського виробництва Ukrainian-made hand grenades are authorized for use in army, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised the use of a defensive fragmentation grenade and a remote-action hand-held offensive grenade in the armed forces. 8 214 10

Іспанія долучилася до IT-коаліції Spain joins IT coalition - Ministry of Defense As part of the meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine in the Ramstein format, Spain signed a Declaration of Intent and thus joined the IT Coalition. 738 2

логістично-евакуаційний транспортер FOXTAC Ministry of Defense has authorized for supply of FOXTAC evacuation transporter to AFU The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved for the supply of the FOXTAC unmanned logistics and evacuation transporter to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The ground-based robotic platform can be used to evacuate the wounded from the battlefield. 6 188 12

Польова модульна кухня МК-500 Unique field kitchen-transformer approved for supply to Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence The MK-500 field modular kitchen, designed to prepare meals in the field for up to 500 servicemen, was codified and approved for delivery. 7 376 11

хабарники з Міноборони Defense Ministry officials who demanded bribes for social benefits for wounded servicemen were detained - SSU The Security Service and the National Police, in cooperation with the Internal Security Department of the Ministry of Defence and the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, eliminated a corruption scheme in the calculation of social benefits for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 22 557 38 Previously in trend: Grafters

боєприпаси First contract worth UAH 47 million for purchase of ammunition for funds raised through UNITED24 has been signed - Ministry of Defense "The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed the first contract for the purchase of ammunition with funds raised through the UNITED24 fundraising platform. The agreement provides for supplies worth UAH 47 million. 1 042 11

Міноборони Umierov: Circumstances of tragedy in Poltava will be investigated by Main Inspectorate of Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, together with law enforcement agencies, will investigate the circumstances of the deaths after a Russian ballistic missile attack on an educational institution and a hospital in Poltava. 4 499 27 Previously in trend: War

Ракетний удар по Полтаві Ministry of Defense on strike on Poltava: Any speculation on this tragedy is unacceptable The Ministry of Defence has commented on the Russian missile attack on Poltava. 17 633 109 Previously in trend: War

БТР Хорунжий Ministry of Defense has authorized supply of Ukrainian armored personnel carrier "Khorunzhyi" to Armed Forces of Ukraine The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic armoured personnel carrier Khorunzhyi, which is the result of a deep modernisation of the Soviet APC-60. 11 375 34 Previously in trend: War

катерина,черногоренко Ministry of Defence introduces new technology to protect servicemen’s phones - Chernohorenko The Ministry of Defence has found a solution to protect the personal mobile devices of military personnel. 10 420 37

катерина,черногоренко Ministry of Defense is working on possibility of continuing to update data in "Reserve+" for those who did not have time until July 16 The Ministry of Defence wants the ability to update data through the Reserve+ app to continue. 12 714 104

В Умані відкрився центр рекрутингу української армії First in Cherkasy region and 34th in Ukraine recruitment centre of Ukrainian army was opened in Uman A recruitment centre for the Ukrainian army has been opened in Uman, the first in the Cherkasy region. This is the 34th centre in Ukraine. 1 346 10

мобілізація Reserves of Armed Forces increased by 2.5 times due to new law on mobilisation - Ministry of Defence After the adoption of the law on mobilisation, the rate of conscription of persons liable for military service increased by 2.5 times compared to the first quarter of 2024. 6 472 94

Співпраця Міноборони і Австралії Together we can develop innovative approaches to strengthen AFU, - Ministry of Defense on cooperation with Australia Deputy Ministers of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Balanutsa and Dmytro Klimenkov met with the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Senate, Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham. The parties discussed Ukraine's military needs and prospects for expanding bilateral defense cooperation. 773 6

Українська техніка Since beginning of this year, twice as many Ukrainian weapons have been authorized for operation in Armed Forces as in whole 2023 - Ministry of Defence Over almost 8 months of this year, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized for operation in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine twice as many samples of Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment as in the whole of last year. In 2023, this figure was more than 200 samples of domestic weapons and military equipment. 3 509 12

Резерв+ Online recruitment, three types of deferments: MoD plans to attract several million more users to "Reserve+" due to new features Due to the introduction of new features, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine plans to attract several million additional users to the "Reserve+". 14 695 8

сухпай,питание Ministry of Defense is developing new dry rations to meet religious, medical and ethical needs of military The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced a change in the approach to the formation of dry rations for military personnel, taking into account their religious, medical and ethical needs. 1 654 8

БЕБ вилучило понад 4,7 млн євро готівкою у одного з постачальників Міноборони. 4.7 million euros in trunk were carried by driver of supplying company of MoD and accountant of Hlyniana’s firm 4.7 million euros were transported by a Meatmix accountant accompanied by a Meatprom expediter driver. 48 387 12

безпілотний транспортер BoarTAC Ministry of Defense has authorized unmanned multipurpose transporter for operation in Armed Forces of Ukraine The Ministry of Defence has approved the BoarTAC, a domestically produced universal unmanned multipurpose forward-looking transporter, for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 196 9

Бойова система DELTA допомагає у знищенні ворожої техніки DELTA system helped destroy enemy equipment worth more than $15 billion - Ministry of Defense The ecosystem of innovative products for combat operations DELTA, developed by the Ministry of Defense, has demonstrated high efficiency on the battlefield and has already been put into operation for all units of the security and defense sector of Ukraine. 4 087 5

ветеран,протез,ампутація,ампутант Ministry of Defense is working on "Veteran+" application The Ministry of Defense is working on the Veteran+ application together with other ministries. 1 289 9

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров Defense Ministry plans to reconstruct military hospitals in 12 cities in two years - Umierov The Ministry of Defense plans to reconstruct military hospitals in 12 cities of Ukraine within two years. 1 561 15

застосунок Резерв+ New functions to be appeared in "Reserve+" application - Ministry of Defense The "Reserve+" application will have new functions, in particular, the ability to automatically register in the TCR if there has been a change in the place of registration of persons liable for military service. 12 440 25

міноборони Ministry of Defense updates composition of Public Anti-Corruption Council The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continues to actively work on the re-election of the Public Anti-Corruption Council, which is a key advisory and consultative body under the Ministry of Defense. 1 718 11

Міноборони кодифікувало близько 20 моделей спеціальної автотехніки Ministry of Defence has codified about 20 models of vehicles for transport of bulk freight Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised about 20 models of specialised vehicles and vehicles designed to transport large-sized and heavy-tonnage cargo for the needs of the Armed Forces. 1 371 3

Служба супроводу військовослужбовців Ukraine is creating a support service for servicemen that will provide support in solving social and medical issues On August 20, at a government meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted and implemented a resolution on the procedure for the work and activities of support services in the interests of social support for defenders and members of their families. 1 953 29

дрони Ministry of Defense has purchased drones worth UAH 30 billion since beginning of year Since the beginning of the year, the Defense Procurement Agency has purchased UAVs and unmanned aerial systems for UAH 30 billion. 946 12

упцмп Ministry of Defense has revealed illegal registration of church on territory of military unit in Kyiv. Owner is affiliated with UOC-MP On the territory of one of the military units in Kyiv, a church whose owner is affiliated with the UOC-MP was registered. 4 867 11

Кількість заброньованих від мобілізації наблизилася до 1 млн About 930 thousand persons liable for military service are exempted from mobilization - Defense Ministry The number of Ukrainians liable for military service has approached 1 million. 4 391 38

Бронеавтомобіль Buffalo MPV Buffalo MPV, one of safest armored vehicles in world, is authorized for supply to AFU - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored engineering vehicle for supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle is called one of the safest in the world. 19 593 8

Для виробників озброєння створили проєкт "Залізний полігон" "Iron landfill": Ministry of Defence has launched project for free testing of weapons The Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Strategic Industries, in cooperation with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have launched the "Iron landfill" project. 1 622 3

Перший в Україні пожежний наземний робот Ukraine’s first ground-based firefighting robot is authorized for operational service in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized for operational service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine an engineering ground-based robotic firefighting system. 2 705 20 Previously in trend: War

Відстрочка від мобілізації, у яких на війні загинули неповнорідні близькі родичі Men whose half-blood close relatives died in war will be deferred from mobilisation - media The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has supported draft law No. 11391, which provides for the return of the deferment for those liable for military service whose half-brother or sister was killed or went missing in the war. 4 687 5 Previously in trend: War

Умєров розповів про пріоритет безпілотних систем на фронті Ministry of Defence is working to create unified UAV control centre on battlefield in real time - Umerov The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is currently working to integrate ground and airborne robotic and unmanned systems into a single real-time control centre for all drones on the battlefield. 2 270 29