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The Defense Ministry is spearheading several initiatives to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Notably, Ukraine is poised to manufacture millions of drones next year, necessitating extensive financial backing. To streamline military operations, the Ministry plans to automate deferment renewals via the "Reserv+" system and integrate "Army+" and "Reserve+" into the national e-services portal. Additionally, the Ministry received €10 million worth of equipment from an IT coalition for enhanced operational support. With upfront funding ensured, each frontline brigade will receive UAH 7 million for new procurements. Lastly, the DELTA system's implementation across all Defense Forces levels represents a strategic upgrade. Such measures underscore the Ministry’s innovation-driven focus on bolstering national defense.

What are the major initiatives by the Defense Ministry in 2025?

The Defense Ministry in 2025 focuses on drone production, e-service integration, and enhancing military procurements. Ukraine aims to develop millions of drones, necessitating financial support. It's also optimizing deferred service protocols and amalgamating services like "Army+" into the e-services portal.

How is technology being integrated into Ukraine's defense strategy?

The Defense Ministry is incorporating advanced technology by implementing systems like DELTA across the Defense Forces. This integration supports enhanced defense coordination and functionality, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging tech for strategic advantage.

What funding initiatives has the Defense Ministry undertaken?

The Defense Ministry secured €10 million from an IT coalition for essential defense equipment. Additionally, it has outlined fiscal provisions, including UAH 7 million for each battalion on the frontline, reinforcing Ukraine’s operational capacity and military readiness.

How is Ukraine ensuring a seamless experience with military deferments?

The "Reserv+" app will automate deferment renewals, simplifying processes for military personnel. The integration within the national e-services portal further ensures a streamlined experience, marking a significant bureaucratic advancement for the Defense Ministry.

What recent strategic deployments has the Defense Ministry planned?

The Ministry has launched the DELTA system throughout all Defense Forces, promoting a coherent strategy across military operations. This deployment showcases the Ministry’s proactive approach to maintaining a versatile, tech-savvy armed force, prepared to meet contemporary challenges.

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Deferment for young volunteer fighters: Defense Ministry initiates changes Volunteer fighters under "Contract 18–24" to receive 12-month deferment – Defense Ministry Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is initiating amendments that would grant a 12-month deferment from mobilization to volunteer fighters who have completed their service under the "Contract 18–24" program. 3 318 19 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Ukrainian UAV RONNI-13 Ukrainian UAV "RONNI-13" codified and approved for use in AFU – Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The unmanned aerial vehicle "RONNI-13" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 052 12 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Coalition for Demining Coalition for demining in 2025 has already attracted 93 million euros for Ukraine - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of 2025, the amount of contributions to the accounts of the Demining Capabilities Coalition of Ukraine (DMCC) has already reached 93 million euros. 298 6 Previously in trend: Demining Coalition

Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The domestic unmanned ground complex "Murakha" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 203 45 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Failure in Reserve+. What the Ministry of Defence says Reserve+ has experienced technical difficulties The Reserve+ application has experienced technical problems. 3 267 22 Previously in trend: Reserve+ app

Ministry of Defense funds embezzlement: suspect reaches plea agreement Embezzlement of UAH 42 million in Ministry of Defense: suspect strikes plea deal and exposes accomplices As part of the investigation into a criminal case concerning the embezzlement of 42 million hryvnias from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine intended for the needs of the Armed Forces, one of the suspects reached a plea agreement and exposed accomplices. 4 022 15 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

defence ministry Almost 37 million euros for satellite communications for Defense Forces were raised by Ministry of Defense and NATO The Ministry of Defense and NATO have implemented a number of joint projects to develop Ukraine's digital infrastructure, which have improved the provision of communications and information systems to Ukrainian defenders, as well as strengthened combat management and situational awareness capabilities. 395 1 Previously in trend: Sattelite connection for Defence forces

Ministry of Defence codifies domestic unmanned ground vehicle TERMIT Domestic unmanned ground vehicle TERMIT approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic unmanned ground system TERMIT. 4 232 8 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons robotic ground complex

Ukrainian unmanned aerial FPV complex "Svitlovod" Ukrainian FPV unmanned aircraft system "Svitlovod" codified and approved for use in AFU – Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The domestic FPV unmanned aircraft system "Svitlovod" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 169 4 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Unmanned technologies

Ministry of Defence approves Shablia MK19 combat module for use "Shablia" combat module with grenade launcher approved for use in Armed Forces – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Defence Ministry has codified and approved the remotely operated combat module "SHABLIA MK19(M)" for use in the Armed Forces. 3 361 13 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Codification of weapons

Hexacopter "Volyniaka" New "Volyniaka" hexacopter hunts heavily armoured targets, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the "Volyniaka" domestic unmanned aerial vehicle system for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 707 3 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Developments by the Ministry of Defense

items from the "Wounded Warrior Package." First Wounded Warrior Packages to be distributed next quarter – Ministry of Defense Starting next quarter, Ukrainian service members undergoing treatment and recovery after being wounded will receive "Wounded Warrior Packages." 2 345 9

The Varta armoured vehicle has been approved for use by the Defence Forces. Varta 2 armoured vehicle has been approved for use. Ready for serial production – Ukrainian Armour. PHOTOS The Varta 2 specialised armoured vehicle from Ukrainian Armour has been approved for use in the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 3 687 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Ministry of Defense Russia wants to "overplay" agreements reached in Istanbul - Defense Ministry on situation with exchange of prisoners and bodies of fallen The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine calls on the Russian side not to create artificial obstacles and false statements in order not to return Ukrainian prisoners and not to take their prisoners to Russia. 4 365 8 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Salamatin, Lebedev and Yezhel suspected of high treason They sold dozens of planes and air defence systems: three defence ministers of Yanukovych’s era suspected of high treason Three former Ukrainian defence ministers of the Yanukovych era have been served with a notice of suspicion of high treason. 8 030 69 Previously in trend: High treason

Fortification construction: what Shmyhal says No requests from Defense Ministry or Armed Forces to increase fortification funding – Shmyhal The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not submitted any requests to the Cabinet of Ministers for increased funding for the construction of fortifications. 2 787 12 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications

Re-passing of MMC by limitedly fit. Statistics About 7% of "limitedly fit" are declared completely unfit for service - Ministry of Defence Among the "limitedly fit" citizens who have already passed a second MMC, only 7% have been declared unfit for military service. 3 756 78 Previously in trend: Applying for MMC

New models of equipment in May Over 130 new types of weapons and military equipment approved for use in May – Defense Ministry. PHOTO As of May 2025, more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment were codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces. About 80% of them are domestically developed. 1 353 2 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Russians are trying to introduce artificial intelligence into "chess" to overcome Ukrainian air defense Ukraine is capable of producing 10 million combat drones per year - Defense Ministry The Ukrainian defense industry has the capacity to produce up to 10 million drones annually. 1 837 37 Previously in trend: Ukrainian defense industry

Defense Ministry: One-time compensation system improved under wartime conditions One-time compensation system improved under wartime conditions – Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has initiated amendments to the procedure for granting one-time financial assistance to servicemembers, conscripts, reservists, and their family members. The relevant changes were approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 1 899 4 Previously in trend: Payments to the families of the deceased

Ministry of Defence presents fibre-optic drones Stalker Resistant to EW: Ministry of Defence presents fibre-optic Stalker FPV drones The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has presented a line of Ukrainian fibre-optic FPV drones Stalker from TechEx company, capable of tracking and hitting targets even in the face of active enemy electronic warfare. 2 826 9 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Ministry of Defense Over €1 billion raised for Ukraine through IT Coalition efforts – Umerov Nearly €1.1 billion raised for Ukraine through IT Coalition efforts 437 2 Previously in trend: IT Coalition Military aid to Ukraine

Quadcopter Baton Optic Defense Ministry codifies "Baton Optic" – Ukrainian-made unmanned aerial systems. PHOTO The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the Ukrainian-made unmanned aerial systems known as "Baton Optic." 2 637 12 Previously in trend: Production of drones Codification of weapons

Reports through the Army+ app Military personnel submitted 500,000 e-reports via Army+ app during its first 10 months of operation In the 10 months since the launch of the Army+ app, Ukrainian service members have submitted 500,000 electronic service requests — an average of 1,800 per day. During this time, the app has been adopted by more than 1,500 military units. 672 7 Previously in trend: Reports in Army+

UAV "White Wolf" Bilyi Vovk strike UAV has been codified and approved for use by Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The White Wolf unmanned aerial vehicle system was codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 496 8 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

aviation fuel France resumes supply of aviation kerosene for Ukrainian fighters France has resumed the supply of aviation kerosene for the fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 9 484 6 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian special boats Several models of Ukrainian special-purpose boats approved for use in AFU – Defense Ministry. PHOTO Several models of Ukrainian-made specialized boats have been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 592 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Updating status of limited fitness Extension of term of MMC for those with limited fitness is not foreseen yet, - Ministry of Defence By 5 June, all citizens recognised as limitedly fit for military service must undergo a military medical commission again. 4 177 24 Previously in trend: Applying for MMC

updates in Reserve+ Users must update Reserv+ to latest version – Ministry of Defense Version 1.6.1 of the Reserv+ application includes an updated security certificate, making the app even more secure and reliable. 25 183 7 Previously in trend: New options in Reserve+

Satellites for war. How many are used by Russia? Russia uses about 200 satellites in war against Ukraine - Defense Ministry Russia is actively using satellites to wage war against Ukraine. Since 2015, the aggressor state has deployed about 200 satellites and 150 thousand personnel to maintain this system. 1 713 17 Previously in trend: Creating a New Satellite Network for Military Intelligence

Army+ app launches poll on combatant status Poll on obtaining combatant status launched in "Army+" app The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced a new poll in the "Army+" mobile application concerning the process of obtaining the status of a combatant. 1 835 6 Previously in trend: Army+ poll

Spider ground robot "Spider" ground robot approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Spider ground robotic system was codified and approved for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 949 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

"Rezerv+" mobile app Deferments automatically extended in "Rezerv+" app for users who received them online – Ministry of Defense Mobilization deferments have been automatically extended in the "Rezerv+" mobile app for users who received them online. 2 650 2 Previously in trend: Deferments in Reserve+

military medical commission Electronic referral for MMC can now be generated without signature of TCR office head – Defense Ministry The government has simplified the procedure for undergoing a military medical commission (MMC) and strengthened citizens’ rights. 2 608 13 Previously in trend: Digitalisation of MMC’s work

Russia has caused environmental damage to Ukraine worth at least UAH 2.6 trillion Environmental damage of war in Ukraine reached UAH 367 billion - Defense Ministry As of the first quarter of 2025, the damage caused to the environment as a result of Russia's armed aggression is estimated at about UAH 367 billion (approximately $9 billion). 310 0 Previously in trend: Losses due to Russian aggression

40 mm grenade launcher ammunition Since beginning of year, Ministry of Defence has approved more than 60 types of Ukrainian-made ammunition for use. PHOTO Since the beginning of the year, the defence ministry has commissioned more than 60 samples of ammunition for various purposes produced in Ukraine. 1 428 1 Previously in trend: Ammunition production in Ukraine

Returning from AWOL to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the Ministry of Defence explains the procedure Defense Ministry explains procedure for returning to service after AWOL. INFOGRAPHICS Returning to military service after AWOL (absent without leave) is carried out in accordance with the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Procedure for actions by authorized officials, as outlined in a special directive from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 002 6 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL AWOL in AFU

Ukraine-NATO cooperation. Development of a Science and Technology Strategy Ukraine’s Defense Ministry takes part in drafting NATO’s Science and Technology Strategy for first time The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is taking part for the first time in the development of NATO’s new Science and Technology Strategy. 456 3 Previously in trend: NATO

Defective mines for Armed Forces of Ukraine Case of 120,000 defective mines: Public Anti-Corruption Council of Ministry of Defence demands to send professional management team to plant and find rest of suspects Last week, the SSU detained the CEO of one of the largest state-owned defence plants in a case of supplying low-quality 120mm mortar mines to the army. 6 684 19 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

UAV with magnetometer for demining Drone equipped with magnetometer used for mine detection, capable of locating explosives underground – Defense Ministry. PHOTOS To enhance the detection and identification of mines and explosive remnants of war, non-technical survey teams of mine action operators are using innovative tools. In particular, in Mykolaiv region, a commercial-grade UAV equipped with a modern magnetometer is being deployed. 1 351 3 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories Ukrainian demining technologies

Defense procurement Ukraine put into service over 120 new weapons in April - Ministry of Defense During April 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine codified and authorized more than 120 new models of weapons and military equipment for use in the Armed Forces. 865 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Russian army losses in April Russian army lost nearly three divisions of personnel and 86 artillery battalions in one month – Ministry of Defense In April, Russia’s irrecoverable and medical losses amounted to 35,010 troops — enough to staff nearly three motorized rifle divisions. 957 3 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Some medical workers may lose military exemption status – Defence Ministry clarifies who is affected MoD: Request to Ministry of Health on lifting exemptions from military service for medics concerns only targeted complete staffing of AFU Medical Forces units The request submitted by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Health concerns only specialists in critically undersupplied medical fields who have undergone training in military occupational specialties and are needed to complete staffing of Armed Forces medical units. 1 305 24 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Court arrests two former Defense Ministry employees in case involving supply of faulty mortar shells Case of 120,000 faulty mortar shells: court orders detention of two former Defense Ministry officials without bail The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed pre-trial detention without the option of bail on Mykhailo Shkurenko, former head of a Defense Ministry military representative office, and Yurii Yaretsko, head of a quality control group. 1 498 8 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian Titanium charging stations Titanium charging stations approved for use in AFU – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The domestically produced Titanium charging stations have been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are intended for fast and safe charging of a wide range of military electronics. 1 553 0 Previously in trend: Military technologies Developments by the Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Defense Investing in Ukrainian manufacturing is investment in security of all of Europe – Umerov at meeting with NATO PA delegation The NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation, led by President Marcos Perestrello, held talks with representatives of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. 473 8 Previously in trend: NATO

Umerov gets three new deputies Management team of Ministry of Defence has been strengthened. Boiev, Shevtsov and Kozenko appointed as Deputy Defence Ministers, - Umerov Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has renewed the management team of the Ministry of Defence. 2 380 34 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments

Defence Ministry official helped draft dodgers Employee of Ministry of Defence’s support centre helped draft dodgers obtain "unfitness" in exchange for bribes, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, with the assistance of the Ministry of Defence leadership, served a notice of suspicion to an employee of the Centre for Support of the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had organised the registration of men's "unfitness" for military service for money. 2 440 0