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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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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. 12 290 116 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. 1 034 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. 480 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. 9 771 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. 6 367 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. 2 897 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. 2 872 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. 1 980 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. 12 656 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. 13 965 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 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. 3 235 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. 2 383 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 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. 3 175 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 The Ministry of Defence held an interagency meeting on issues related to unauthorised abandonment of military units (AWOL) by servicemen. 5 185 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 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. 3 740 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. 4 895 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. 1 888 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. 840 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. 3 524 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. 3 734 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. 1 300 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. 3 970 11

Ukrainian UAV WINFLY Ukrainian-made WINFLY UAVs approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence The Ukrainian-made WINFLY unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 152 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 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. 1 324 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. 9 538 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. 3 588 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. 3 668 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. 1 481 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. 3 468 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. 413 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. 78 302 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. 4 389 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. 1 362 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 The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Ukrainian-made NORD unmanned aerial systems in the Armed Forces. 3 233 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 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. 630 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. 382 1 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

49 Ukrainian citizens are released from Russian captivity Civilians who have been held in captivity are entitled to mobilization deferral – Defense Ministry Civilians who were held in Russian captivity are eligible for a mobilization deferral. 1 332 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

The 49th recruitment centre of the Ukrainian army has opened in Boryspil Ukrainian Army recruitment center has opened in Boryspil: it is 49th in Ukraine A recruitment centre for the Ukrainian army was opened in Boryspil, the fourth in Kyiv region and the 49th in Ukraine. 1 477 6

Ukrainian robotic complex Gulliver is adopted for service Ukrainian robotic complex ’Gulliver’ has been accepted into service – Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence has announced the acceptance of the Gulliver universal ground robotic system into service. 4 325 4

Reports through Army Plus: how many military submitted reports in a week Over week, Ministry of Defense received more than 300 applications for returning from AWOL through "Army+" During the week, more than 300 servicemen who went AWOL filed applications to return to the army through the Army+ application. 967 14

Umierov Ammunition, air defense and investments in defense industry: Umierov discusses Ukraine’s defense needs with partner countries Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov took part in an international meeting via video link that brought together representatives of the E5 countries (Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom), the Nordic-Baltic Eight, the Netherlands, the EU, and NATO. During the meeting, the Minister outlined Ukraine's key defense needs. 413 1

Vidmak drones are authorized for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vidmak drones are authorized for use in AFU – Ministry of Defense The "Vidmak" ("Witcher") unmanned aerial vehicle system was codified and authorized for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 509 14

Test site for demining technologies Location of training ground for testing demining technologies with use of AI determined, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense, together with its partners, has identified a site where a testing ground for the latest demining technologies, including those using artificial intelligence, will be created. 1 134 3

Umierov Ukraine has alternative to Starlink systems, - Umierov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that there is an alternative to the Starlink system. The minister promised more details about it later. 4 140 55

Products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Digital control of products for AFU is being implemented – Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is introducing a new system of control over the supply of canned food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 848 5

Vehicles for the military Vehicles received by military as humanitarian aid can be refueled and repaired at expense of military units – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended paragraph 16 of the Regulation on the Procedure for Accounting, Storage, Writing off, and Use of Military Property in the Armed Forces, allowing military units to decommission property used for the maintenance of vehicles received by military personnel as humanitarian aid. 1 818 14

Drones and EWs are needed for 155th mechanised brigade "Anna of Kyiv" Ministry of Defence should immediately take measures to unblock procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare systems for military units, - Public Anti-Corruption Council The Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defence demands that the Ministry immediately take measures to unblock the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare for military units. 4 828 21

Ukraine automates drones with AI for effective defense Ministry of Defense launches new model for providing Armed Forces with UAVs, in particular, introduces DOT-Chain system in procurement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is introducing a new model for providing drones. The Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) has presented manufacturers with new rules of interaction between the state, the army and business. 2 230 10

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