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The Defense Ministry of Ukraine is transforming military registration through the innovative Reserve+ app, enabling remote military enlistment to streamline processes and eliminate paperwork. This advancement aligns with broader efforts by the Defense Ministry to modernize operations, including the codification of new electronic warfare systems by TAF Industries and the introduction of strategic missile defenses in Belarus as a counter to Western policies. Moreover, the Ministry plans significant changes to medical fitness criteria for servicemembers, aiming to enhance enlistment standards. These developments underscore the Defense Ministry's commitment to technological and strategic innovation in military preparedness and personnel management, reflecting more significant trends of modernization within Ukraine's defense sector.

What is the Reserve+ app introduced by the Defense Ministry?

The Reserve+ app is an innovative digital platform developed by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to facilitate military registration. It allows eligible citizens to register remotely for military service without needing paperwork or in-person visits to Territorial Recruitment Centers. This initiative modernizes military processes by offering convenience and efficiency, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation within the military sector.

How is Belarus responding to Western policies according to its Defense Ministry?

The Belarus Defense Ministry has stated that deploying Russia's Oreshnik missile system on Belarusian territory is a strategic deterrence measure in response to what it perceives as Western aggression. The move is part of Belarus' broader strategic policy aimed at counterbalancing military threats, aligning closely with Russia's military strategies in the region.

What changes is the Defense Ministry proposing for fitness for military service?

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry plans to revise medical criteria that determine military service eligibility. The proposed changes intend to narrow the list of conditions that render individuals unfit for service. This initiative aims to increase enlistment possibilities by adjusting standards to better match the current physical and medical needs of military operations, expanding the pool of eligible applicants.

What is the significance of the DOT-Chain Defence platform?

The DOT-Chain Defence platform is a digital marketplace used by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to procure military equipment such as drones and electronic warfare systems. It facilitates direct purchases from manufacturers, reducing delivery times and costs. This platform marks a significant shift towards digitizing military procurement processes, reflecting a trend of integrating technology to enhance defense capabilities efficiently.

What are the recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry?

Recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry include a substantial increase in funding for drones through the DOT-Chain Defence system, with an additional UAH 2.1 billion allocated for this purpose. The ministry also adopted new drone components and innovations in electronic warfare systems. These initiatives align with the overall strategy to enhance military capabilities and preparedness through advanced technology solutions.

How does the Defense Ministry contribute to human rights accountability within military units?

In response to allegations of misconduct, such as those reported from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia," the Defense Ministry actively investigates claims of human rights violations and abuse within military ranks. This accountability measure involves inspections and assessments to ensure adherence to proper conduct and to protect service members' rights, demonstrating the ministry's commitment to maintaining ethical standards in the armed forces.

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The Ministry of Defense joined the update of NATO standards on education and training Education and training: Ministry of Defense joins update of NATO standards During a meeting of NATO’s Training and Education Interoperability Group, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine presented the key achievements in the transformation of Ukraine’s military education system and the procedure for conducting its institutional audit. The Ministry also outlined plans to certify professional military education courses to NATO standards by 2026. 650 1 Previously in trend: AFU and NATO standards

Drones production Over UAH 104 billion has been allocated by Ministry of Defense to Ukrainian drone manufacturers in 2024–2025 In 2024-2025, the Ministry of Defense has already allocated more than UAH 104 billion to Ukrainian drone manufacturers. 534 3 Previously in trend: Production of drones Ukrainian weapons production

Ivan Sopiha State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Ivan Sopiha appointed as State Secretary of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense – Umerov The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Ivan Sopiha as State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense. 1 651 8 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments

49th recruitment centre of Ukrainian army opened in Boryspil More than 10 thousand volunteers who had applied to recruitment centres became candidates for Defence Forces and military - Ministry of Defence. INFOGRAPHICS Already, 10,143 volunteers who had applied to recruitment centres became candidates for the Defence Forces of Ukraine and military personnel. 5 719 5 Previously in trend: Recruitment centres’ performance results

Ukrainian UAV complex Rarog-10 approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian UAV complex "Rarog-10" has been approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made Rarog-10 unmanned aerial vehicle system, equipped with powerful FPV drones with high EW resistance, was put into operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 451 3 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Hudymenko In Ministry of Defense, person with ambitions and vision finds himself surrounded by elderly colonels and loses initiative, - Hudymenko One of the most important and problematic factors is that the work in the Ministry of Defense is built without taking into account the true incentives of employees. 20 562 44 Previously in trend: Hudymenko on the inefficiency of the Defense Ministry

Ministry of Defense Currently, Ministry of Defense does not meet any of requirements set by army, government, and people of Ukraine - Hudymenko The head of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defense, Yurii Hudymenko, said that the design of the Ministry of Defense does not meet any of the requirements set by the army, the government, and the people of Ukraine as a whole. 2 409 25 Previously in trend: Hudymenko on the inefficiency of the Defense Ministry

Update of "partially fit" status All partially fit individuals must undergo repeat MMC by June 5 – Ministry of Defense By June 5, 2025, persons who have the status of limited fitness must re-pass a military medical commission (MMC). 7 859 87 Previously in trend: partially fit individuals

Ukrainian evacuation armoured vehicle "Dzhura-EVAC" Ukrainian-made "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle approved for use - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS The "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle was codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces of Ukraine. 4 772 15 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Law on demobilization If we start demobilization now, frontline will not be stabilized, it will "collapse" - "servant of people" Fediienko The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence will adhere to the position of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on demobilization, otherwise the "front will collapse." 4 202 61 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill

Ministry of Defense Ukraine offers partners battlefield testing of weapons – Ministry of Defense Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Valerii Churkin called on international partners for long-term cooperation and offered to test their defense products in real-life combat. 1 601 15 Previously in trend: Weapons testing in Ukraine

Ukrainian combat robot approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian combat robot D-21-12R has been approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the army the D-21-12R ground combat robotic system equipped with a large-calibre machine gun. 3 403 47 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Ministry of Defence General Staff did not support draft law of Ministry of Defence on demobilisation of 108 thousand military - media Back in January, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine prepared a draft law on demobilisation and rotation of military personnel during martial law. However, the document was not supported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces. 12 207 116 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill

DOT-Chain Defense IT system DOT-Chain Defense IT system has been presented to improve supply of frontline servicemen — Ministry of Defense The State Operator for Non-Lethal Acquisition has presented a demo version of DOT-Chain Defense — an IT system aimed at improving the supply of frontline military units — to manufacturers of unmanned systems. 991 7 Previously in trend: Military technologies

The Ministry of Defense has improved the terms of defense contracts for Ukrainian producers Ministry of Defense has improved work of Military Science Council: modern scientific approaches and combat experience are taken into account The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved an updated Regulation on the Military Science Council. This is a permanent advisory body of the Ministry of Defense on the development of military science, planning, financing and coordination of scientific and scientific and technical activities. 444 2

Eggs Case of "eggs for 17 hryvnias": SAPO and NABU exposed scheme of embezzlement of over UAH 700 million in Ministry of Defence On 2 April, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau served suspicion notices to participants in the scheme to purchase "eggs for 17 UAH" and meals in the Ministry of Defence. The allegations are that the state suffered losses of UAH 700 million. 9 710 54 Previously in trend: Eggs for 17 UAH each Scandals with procurement for AFU

Rotation mechanism as alternative to demobilisation Ministry of Defence has developed new mechanism of rotation at front, which provides for rest after 90 days of combat service, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has developed a new mechanism of rotation at the front, which provides for "several months of rest" for a soldier after 90 days of continuous service and participation in combat operations. This mechanism is an alternative to the law on demobilisation. 6 315 27 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill alternative to demobilisation

Demobilization bill Ministry of Defense and General Staff are still working on demobilization bill – Chernohorenko The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are working "very quickly" to prepare demobilization bill. 2 848 22 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill

Deferrals for people with disabilities are now available in Reserve+ Deferments for people with disabilities are now available in "Reserve+", - Ministry of Defence In the Reserve+ application, deferrals can be applied for by people with disabilities whose data is available in the Unified State Register of Social Security. 2 841 10 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

UAV Khyzhyi Ptah was approved for use in the AFU "Khyzhyi Ptah" UAV allowed for operation in Defense Forces - Ministry of Defense A domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicle system "Khyzhyi Ptah" (ed. Predatory bird) has been authorized for use in the units of the Defense Forces. 1 953 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Defence Ministry to give UAH 78bn to Polish company Ministry of Defence gives UAH 78bn to Polish "PHU Lechmar" to buy ammunition for State Border Guard Service, - Zhelezniak The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine allocates UAH 78 billion to the Polish intermediary company "PHU Lechmar" Sp. z o.o. for the purchase of ammunition for the State Border Guard Service. 12 601 49 Previously in trend: MoD procurement through SBGSU

Ammunition for frontline No fines were imposed on manufacturers of defective 120mm mines, delivery time was extended. This is official negligence of DPA’s officials, - Anti-Corruption Council The scandal surrounding the supply of low-quality ammunition to the frontline continues to gain momentum. It turns out that no penalties have been imposed on the manufacturers who produced the defective 120 mm mines, and instead additional agreements are being signed with unscrupulous suppliers to extend the delivery time. 13 897 38 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

MoD MoD procurement through SBGS resulted in UAH 26.5 billion in receivables and non-compliance with delivery deadlines worth UAH 1.7 billion - Zhelezniak. DOCUMENT The procurement of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the State Border Guard Service from the Polish company PHU Lechmar Sp. z o.o. resulted in UAH 26.5 billion in receivables and UAH 1.7 billion in overdue deliveries. 3 211 5 Previously in trend: defense procurement MoD procurement through SBGSU

Army+ app Poll on attitudes toward military service launched in "Army+" – Ministry of Defence A new poll on the attitude of Ukrainian defenders to military service has been launched in the Army+ app. The poll contains 16 questions and will last for three weeks. 2 312 7 Previously in trend: Army+ poll

Payments for volunteer fighters under the 18-24 contract: what are the criteria? How volunteer fighters aged 18-24 in Armed Forces can receive UAH 1 million: criteria explained by Ministry of Defence. INFOGRAPHICS Commanders of military units will be responsible for collecting documents for the payment of UAH 1 million to soldiers aged 18-24 who have voluntarily joined the Armed Forces. 3 130 15 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Ministry of Defence discussed problem of AWOL in AFU Ministry of Defence held meeting on prevention of AWOL. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defence held an interagency meeting on issues related to unauthorised abandonment of military units (AWOL) by servicemen. 5 137 50 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Devices for infantry weapons Ukrainian-made devices for infantry weapons approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Several devices and aids to facilitate the use of domestic and foreign small arms and grenade launchers on military equipment and stationary positions have been codified and approved for use in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The devices were developed and manufactured by Ukrainian gunsmiths. 3 698 2 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Ministry of Defence wants to buy mines from manufacturers who have failed to fulfil contracts before MoD plans to purchase large number of mines from manufacturers who failed to fulfil contracts - Civil Anti-Corruption Council The Ministry of Defence plans to order a large number of 120mm mortar shells from state-owned manufacturers that have repeatedly failed to fulfil their obligations. 4 845 47

Air Defence Ukrainian and American companies are considering possibility of repairing certain air defense systems currently in service with Armed Forces of Ukraine – Defense Ministry On Wednesday, March 19, representatives of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and Ukrainian defense companies discussed with representatives of US defense companies the development of cooperation on the modernization of Ukrainian air defense. 1 856 12 Previously in trend: Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system

drones for demining Ukraine officially introduces UAV operator specialty for detecting explosive devices – Ministry of Defense Ukraine is officially introducing a new category of operators—external pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) who will conduct aerial reconnaissance and detect explosive devices. 816 3 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

Robotic system approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Lyiut" robotic system has been officially adopted into service – Ministry of Defense A domestically produced ground robotic complex "Liut" (Fury) has been put into operation in the Defense Forces. 3 491 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Undelivered weapons Receivables under arms contracts of Ministry of Defence amount to UAH 51 billion. This is almost twice as much as under Reznikov, - Shabunin As of February 2025, the overdue receivables under the Ministry of Defence's arms contracts amounted to UAH 51 billion. 3 696 50 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons in February Overdue contracts of Ministry of Defence for weapons

Training for instructors of the DELTA combat system First training program for instructors of DELTA combat system starts in AFU – Ministry of Defense A training program for instructors for the effective use of the DELTA combat system is being implemented in training centers and higher military educational institutions of the Land Forces. 1 260 1 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Spetstechnoexport director Petrov and his family’s property Director of "Spetstechnoexport" Petrov is still in office, and his family owns luxury hotel in Bukovel - AntAC The family of Oleksii Petrov, director of SE "Spetstechnoexport", owns an elite hotel in Bukovel. 3 901 11

Ukrainian UAV WINFLY Ukrainian-made WINFLY UAVs approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made WINFLY unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 114 7 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Volunteers aged 18-24 have taken oath Up to three months of training: Ministry of Defence on training under Contract 18-24 programme. INFOGRAPHICS As part of the pilot project "Contract 18-24", citizens recruited for military service are trained in a three-level programme lasting up to 3 months. 1 302 2 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Launch of production of NATO-calibre ammunition is being delayed Ministry of Defence hinders launch of NATO-calibre ammunition production - Ukrainian Armour Excessive bureaucracy in the Ministry of Defence is hampering the launch of NATO-calibre ammunition production in Ukraine. 9 505 14 Previously in trend: Ammunition production in Ukraine

Fines for violation of military registration in Reserve+ Fine for violation of military registration can be paid in "Reserve+" – Ministry of Defense Ukrainians will be able to pay fines for violations of military registration online through the Reserve+ app. 3 560 28 Previously in trend: Fine for non-compliance with military registration

Ministry of Defence signs Memorandum with Diehl Defence Ministry of Defence and IRIS-T manufacturer sign memorandum that provides for threefold increase in missiles and air defence systems supply The Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T system, which is an important part of Ukraine's air defence shield. 3 651 28 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Ministry of Defence and Diehl Defence

Women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine More than 5,500 women serve at front line - Ministry of Defense More than 5,500 female servicewomen are currently serving on the front line. 1 447 14 Previously in trend: Women in AFU

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Approves New Members of the Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense Havryliuk and Haider joined Supervisory Board of Defense Procurement Agency – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new members of the Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense - Ivan Havryliuk and Stanislav Haider. 3 436 4 Previously in trend: DPA’s Supervisory Board

Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine Russia used chemical munitions 6.9 thousand times over 3 years - Ministry of Defence Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, more than 6,900 cases of the use of ammunition containing hazardous chemicals by the Russian occupiers have been confirmed. 384 0 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons

Third assault brigade on Ministry of Defence’s "Contract 18-24" project "Either for everyone or for no one." Third Assault Brigade commented on "Contract 18-24" The Third Assault Brigade also criticised the Ministry of Defence's project "Contract 18-24", which many servicemen had previously called unfair and discriminatory. 78 262 29 Previously in trend: Criticism of Ministry of Defence’s "Contract 18-24" project

Defense procurement Almost UAH 500 billion to support army: Ministry of Defense modernizes defense procurement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is modernizing defense procurement in accordance with the best Euro-Atlantic practices and in order to strengthen cooperation with NATO in this area. 4 372 9 Previously in trend: defense procurement

AFU, military Defense Forces set up system for analyzing combat experience – Ministry of Defense The Defense Forces have created a system for analyzing combat experience - the SIE (Study and Implementation of Experience) portal. The system makes it possible to adapt tactics, training programs and modernize weapons in accordance with the challenges of war. 1 337 10 Previously in trend: A system for analyzing combat experience in the AFU

The Ministry of Defence has approved new NORD kamikaze drones for use in the Armed Forces Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive new Ukrainian-made NORD kamikaze drones – Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Ukrainian-made NORD unmanned aerial systems in the Armed Forces. 3 196 4 Previously in trend: Production of drones

How much Russian equipment was destroyed in February? Number of combat clashes on front decreased in February. However, number of airstrikes increased - Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS In February, 3,274 combat engagements were recorded, compared to 5,087 in January. Also, in the last month of winter, Russian tactical aviation dropped more than 3,522 UAVs. In January, the occupiers used about 2,400 guided aerial bombs. 616 0 Previously in trend: The situation at the front in February

AI in demining Ukraine’s demining units cleared over 5,000 hectares of land in February – Ministry of Defense In February 2025, demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine successfully cleared 5,351.5 hectares of land from explosive ordnance, including 5,211.9 hectares of agricultural land. 367 1 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

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