Defense Ministry

Ukraine has increased production of long-range drones, which have become certain replacement for long-range missiles - Ministry of Defense Ukraine has significantly increased the production of domestic drones. In particular, long-range UAVs have to some extent replaced long-range missiles. 07.02.25 11:57 1 429 6

Ministry of Defense authorizes 7 more small arms for use in Armed Forces In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense codified and authorized seven samples of small arms and grenade launchers manufactured by European and American arms companies for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 06.02.25 17:29 2 966 2

Ukrainian-made ZEUS and HADES drones approved for use in Armed Forces, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made ZEUS and HADES unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 05.02.25 17:04 3 594 18

Ukraine deploys robotic units as part of combat brigades of Armed Forces of Ukraine - Umerov The Ukrainian Defense Forces are introducing innovative technologies to save our soldiers. The Ministry of Defense is launching a project that will allow the army to scale up the use of unmanned ground systems. 05.02.25 10:37 2 814 10

Ministry of Defense has authorized use of Gimli ground robotic system in Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces a line of Gimli ground robotic systems (GMS) capable of performing evacuation tasks and transporting ammunition. 04.02.25 17:08 3 052 9

Deadline for passing MMC for those with limited fitness will be postponed until 5 June. Draft law is at final stage of consideration in Rada, - Ministry of Defence The draft law that provides for the extension of the period of military medical commission for persons with limited fitness for military service is currently at the final stage of consideration in parliament. 03.02.25 14:53 2 544 16

10 samples of combat helmets approved according to highest international standards - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO As of February 2025, the Ministry of Defence has approved 10 prototype ballistic helmets for use in the Armed Forces and the State Special Transport Service that meet the highest international protection standards. 03.02.25 12:57 4 761 13

Ukrainian deminers cleared over 8,700 hectares of de-occupied territories in January - Ministry of Defense In January 2025, the demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out a large-scale clearance of the de-occupied territories from explosive devices. 01.02.25 14:36 435 4

Ministry of Defense assured that situation around DPA did not affect supply of weapons to AFU The Ministry of Defense assured that the situation around the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) did not affect the quality of weapons supplies to the AFU. 31.01.25 21:29 736 20

Ukraine gained associate membership in NATO Reserve Officers Organization - Defense Ministry Ukraine has gained associate membership in the world's largest organization of NATO reserve officers - the Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve (CIOR). 31.01.25 20:27 1 200 12

Ukrainian UAV "Hromylo" is authorized for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made Hromylo unmanned aerial vehicle has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 31.01.25 16:17 7 355 12

Bezrukova’s contract with DPA expires today, it will not be extended - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense has announced that Maryna Bezrukova's contract with the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) is coming to an end today. 31.01.25 15:27 8 287 60

Finland will provide Ukraine with a military assistance package worth almost 200 million euros - country’s Ministry of Defense Finland has decided to provide the 27th package of military assistance to Ukraine worth about 200 million euros. 31.01.25 13:12 752 3 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Ministry of Justice to consider complaint of Ministry of Defence on Bezrukova’s return to post of head of DPA The Ministry of Defence has filed a complaint to the Ministry of Justice regarding the return of Maryna Bezrukova to the post of head of the State Enterprise "Defence Procurement Agency". 31.01.25 09:20 3 645 27

Key NATO requirement is that DPA and DOT must remain operational. Otherwise, this will have negative impact on cooperation – Stefanishyna Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense must resolve the existing issues in the operation of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) by the end of February. Otherwise, this will have a negative impact on further cooperation with NATO and the EU. 30.01.25 18:31 2 150 21

Maritime Capabilities Coalition provides Ukraine with minesweepers, boats and drones - Ministry of Defense "The Maritime Coalition, established in December 2023 as part of the Contact Group on Assistance to Ukraine to support our country at sea and on rivers, provides Ukraine with minesweepers, boats, and drones. 29.01.25 13:41 666 0

New model of food supply for the military: Agreement signed with logistics company - Ministry of Defense "The State Logistics Operator has signed an agreement with UT Company LLC to implement a new model of food supply to the Armed Forces in 2025. The pilot project will start in Kyiv and the Kyiv region and provide for a clear separation of procurement and logistics functions. 29.01.25 12:37 1 268 8

NABU confirms registration of proceedings against Umierov on grounds of abuse of power The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has confirmed that it has registered proceedings based on the Anti-Corruption Action Center's (AntAC) statement that Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov committed a crime under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (abuse of power or office). 28.01.25 22:23 4 140 38

Government dismisses Umerov’s deputy Klimenkov The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to dismiss Dmytro Klimenkov from the post of Deputy Defence Minister. 28.01.25 13:16 3 458 14

Yermak’s business partner Koliubaiev received billions of dollars in contracts for drone production from MoD, - journalist Nikolov During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Artem Koliubaiev, a film producer and business partner of the head of the Presidential Office, became a co-owner of Culver, one of the largest suppliers of drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 27.01.25 19:17 44 361 93

Umierov initiates internal investigation at DPA, Bezrukova temporarily suspended - media On January 24, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov initiated an internal investigation into the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA). The head of the DPA, Maryna Bezrukova, will be suspended from her duties for the duration of the investigation. 27.01.25 19:30 5 714 35

Shabunin: Notary from Yermak’s NGO "took over" DPA at Umierov’s request A notary from an NGO founded by the head of the OP Andrii Yermak helped to "take over" the DPA. 27.01.25 16:58 43 996 38

G7 ambassadors on change of leadership of DPA: adherence to principles of good governance is important for maintaining trust of international partners The ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries in Ukraine have responded to the situation around the Defense Procurement Agency due to the decision of Defense Minister Rustem Umierov not to extend the contract with its head, Maryna Bezrukova. 27.01.25 22:52 3 587 14

Leakage of information regarding contracts is problem not only for DPA, but also for the ministry as whole - Bezrukova The head of the Defense Procurement Agency, Maryna Bezrukova, believes that the leakage of information on contracts is a problem not only for her agency but for the ministry as a whole. 26.01.25 14:05 7 493 6

Umerov’s decisions regarding personnel changes at Defense Procurement Agency harm Ukraine’s image and should be canceled - GMF Yesterday's decisions of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov regarding personnel changes in the Defense Procurement Agency should be canceled, as they negatively affect the image of Ukraine. 25.01.25 13:47 6 166 53

Bezrukova stated that she remains current head of DPA, despite Ministry of Defense’s refusal to extend her contract On Friday, 24 January, Maryna Bezrukova announced that she would remain the current head of the Defence Procurement Agency despite the Ministry of Defence's refusal to extend her contract. 25.01.25 08:00 18 381 49

UAH 2.5 billion will be distributed monthly among AFU brigades to purchase UAVs - Umierov In December 2024, the Ministry of Defense transferred UAH 1.1 billion directly to the combat units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the purchase of drones. 21.01.25 15:59 710 7

Use of UAVs and satellite imagery for surveying mined areas has been approved at level of state standards - Ministry of Defense. Ukraine has regulated the use of UAVs and the results of satellite image analysis during the inspection of areas contaminated by explosive objects at the state standard level. 20.01.25 18:49 537 0

Ukraine is ready to discuss joint production of air defense systems and interceptors with France - Defense Ministry Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Serhii Boiev discussed with the Special Envoy of the French President Pierre Elbrun the possibility of industrial cooperation in the defense industry, in particular in the production of air defense systems and interceptors for them. 20.01.25 14:36 1 068 4

Basic combined arms training for university students will begin in September - Ministry of Defense The Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) for students of higher education institutions will begin in September 2025 and will include 300 academic hours. 17.01.25 11:19 2 267 42

Almost 30 models of motor vehicles approved for use in Defense Forces in 2024 - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and put into service in the Defence Forces of Ukraine nearly 30 models of vehicles for movement in difficult terrain and off-road conditions. 16.01.25 10:59 2 052 10

Ukrainian defense industry has increased production by more than 20 times - Defense Ministry In the face of Russia's full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian defense industry has increased its production by more than 20 times, while it needs further investment and development of joint ventures. 14.01.25 12:59 1 043 13

New composition of Public Anti-Corruption Council under Ministry of Defense announced On January 13, 2025, a meeting of the Commission to ensure the competition for the formation of the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine was held. 14.01.25 08:49 6 640 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Interest in recruitment has increased significantly, more than 1300 applications were recorded over week - Ministry of Defense Over the past week, almost twice as many people applied to the recruiting centers of the Ukrainian army than the previous week. 13.01.25 14:50 1 855 3

Ukraine and Italy discussed use of frozen Russian assets for air defense procurement - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko held talks with a delegation from the Italian Defence Industry Agency to discuss the possibility of using frozen Russian assets. 11.01.25 12:12 578 1

Adaptive clothing, hygiene products and special utensils: "Wounded Warrior Package" will contain 30 items, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS This year's "Wounded Warrior Package", which will be distributed to the Armed Forces, will include adaptive clothing, hygiene products and special utensils, a total of 30 items. 10.01.25 14:17 2 358 5

Draft law on demobilisation has been developed, but it needs 3 more months to be processed - Ministry of Defence The draft law on the demobilisation of military personnel has been developed, but it will take 3 months to work out the mechanisms for its implementation. 10.01.25 12:54 3 323 22

Ministry of Defense on results of "Ramstein-25": 30,000 drones, 6 IRIS-T air defense systems and weapons production $500 million from the United States and 30,000 drones from the United Kingdom - agreements at the 25th meeting in the Ramstein format. 10.01.25 09:24 7 497 9

Former Defense Ministry official Vdovychenko colluded with Russian businessman to supply Ukrainian Armed Forces with low-quality uniforms and bulletproof vests - media. VIDEO+PHOTOS One of the former officials of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Hennadii Vdovychenko, may have agreed with a businessman from Russia to supply the Ukrainian army with tens of thousands of bulletproof vests and army uniforms of dubious quality. He is hiding from the investigation. 09.01.25 22:17 16 584 65

More than 36 thousand Ukrainians have used recruiting service in "Reserve+" - Ministry of Defense More than 36,000 Ukrainians have applied for vacancies in the Defense Forces through the Reserve+ application since the launch of the recruitment service. 09.01.25 16:59 517 1

MoD amended charters of DPA and SLO, which may lead to return of "eggs for 17 UAH" - "servant of people" Radina Amendments to the charters of the Defence Procurement Agency and the State Logistics Operator will eliminate their independence. 09.01.25 10:52 1 838 12 Previously in trend: Defense

No re-entry of data: Army+ simplifies submission of reports From now on, the saved military information in the Army+ application will not be periodically deleted, which will simplify the submission of electronic reports by military personnel. 08.01.25 17:49 616 2

Umierov to attend Ramstein meeting on January 9 - media The meeting of the Contact Group in the Ramstein format on January 9 will be attended by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umierov. 08.01.25 15:59 804 23

Ministry of Defense held meeting with representatives of US National Security Council: Priority goals for 2025 were discussed Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration Serhiy Boyev discussed plans for security assistance for 2025 and cooperation in joint projects with the American delegation led by Winfield Swanton, Director for Ukraine at the US National Security Council. 08.01.25 12:49 484 2

Ministry of Defence has approved new standards of premedical training for military The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has introduced new standards of premedical training that will help military personnel provide effective assistance in combat conditions. 08.01.25 12:47 1 122 0 Previously in trend: War

Preliminary results of voting for members of Public Anti-Corruption Council published. INFOGRAPHICS According to preliminary estimates, the winner was a well-coordinated team of specialists with an understanding of anti-corruption policy and the legal sector, as well as people with experience in meeting the needs of the army and direct military service. 08.01.25 08:47 11 054 29

More than 70,000 Ukrainian citizens have already voted for candidates to Public Anti-Corruption Council at Ministry of Defense More than 70,000 Ukrainians have already voted for their candidates for the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defense. 07.01.25 18:35 2 238 16 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Defense Ministry destroyed main anti-corruption reform in defense procurement and brought UAH 550 billion under its manual control - AntAC At the end of December 2024, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov made illegal amendments to the charters of the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Logistics Operator (DOT), which took control of UAH 550 billion. These changes undermined the defence procurement reform that took place after the dismissal of his predecessor, Oleksii Reznikov. 07.01.25 18:21 12 094 75