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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 Defense showed consequences of shelling in Luhansk on February 18 Ministry of Defense showed consequences of shelling in Luhansk on February 18 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed the consequences of shelling by the Russian-occupying forces in the Luhansk region on February 18. 15 406 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine plans to spend UAH 245.8 bln on defense and security in 2020 Ukraine plans to spend UAH 245.8 bln on defense and security in 2020 Defense and security spending in 2020 will reach or UAH 245.8 billion, the largest amount since Ukraine's independence, Defense Minister Andrii Zahorodniuk has said. 3 777 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Tuesday, August 6, after Russian occupation troops fired at the positions of the Ukrainian Joint Forces near Pavlopil. 20 988 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

At least 2,500 civilians including 242 children died in Donbas since war started, - Ministry of Defense At least 2,500 civilians including 242 children died in Donbas since war started, - Ministry of Defense At least 2.5 thousand civilians have died in the hostilities in Donbas and another 10 thousand were injured, said the head of the Ukraine Defense Ministry's environmental security and demining department Maksym Komisarov. 1 530 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian warships, combat aircraft carried out joint tasks at Storm 2018 exercise Ukrainian warships, combat aircraft carried out joint tasks at Storm 2018 exercise In the course of the joint command-and-staff exercise Storm 2018, the Ukrainian Navy task forces consisting of warships and fast attack crafts carried out a number of combat training missions involving aircraft. 6 451 11 Incidents

Volunteer soldier Ulianov sets himself on fire during rally outside Defense Ministry Volunteer soldier Ulianov sets himself on fire during rally outside Defense Ministry The claim filed by a member of a Ukrainian Armed Forces’ SOF unit Serhii Ulianov has been heard for two years now. The soldier demands members of volunteer units to be granted the same privileges the combatants from among the professional soldiers enjoy. In an act of protest, he doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire outside the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 45 817 463 Incidents

всу ATO soldiers' salary set at 17,000 hryvnia since Sept. 1, additional bonus paid for participation in combat activities, - Defense Ministry A salary paid to privates of "soldier" rank who conduct tasks in the anti-terrorist operation area (ATO) has been set at 17,000 hryvnia ($644 monthly). 41 940 109 Ukrainian Politics

бойцы Ukrainian military downed Russian drone in Azov sea area Fighters of Ukraine Armed Forces stationed in Azov sea area (Pryazovia) have downed a drone belonging to pro-Russian separatists. 57 909 98 Incidents

учения Military exercises held in ATO zone Battalion drills of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were held in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 23 430 41 Ukrainian Politics

фсб UAV marked as property of Russian FSB found in Donbas, - Defense Ministry Ukrainian soldiers found Granat 1 drone produced in the Russian Federation at the Svitlodarsk salient. The unmanned aerial vehicle is part of Navodchik 2 air surveillance system. 82 884 82 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

полторак Ukraine’s army willing to observe peace deals, will tolerate no attacks on its positions, soldiers, - Minister Poltorak The Ukrainian side is ready to fulfill the Minsk agreements and observe the cease-fire in the Donbas, but it will adequately respond in case of threat to servicemen’s lives or attempts to seize new territories. 9 071 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

красногоровка Militants shelled residential area of Krasnohorivka March 18, Russian militants continued shelling Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in Krasnohorivka area. 9 973 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

флешмоб Ukraine’s Navy personnel join #22PushUpChallenge, form up national emblem Two #22PushUpChallenge flashmobs simultaneously took place at the Western Naval Base of Ukrainian Naval Forces on Jan. 26. 30 734 44 Society

военнослужащие Over 700 Land Forces Academy cadets, officers join #22PushUpChallenge to support ATO veterans On Jan. 24, the cadets and officers of Hetman Sahaidachnyi National Academy of Land Forces took part in the worldwide #22PushUpChallenge campaign launched to raise awareness to veteran suicide prevention. 35 002 38 Incidents

миномет New batch of 82 mm mortars KBA-48M1 successfully tested Artillery Armament design bureau, a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom state defense concern, has successfully tested the 2016 final batch of 82 mm mortars KBA-48M1. 32 157 69 Ukrainian Politics

савченко "I would agree to head Ministry of Defense," - Savchenko Batkivshchyna MP Nadiia Savchenko would agree to become the Minister of Defense if she received such an offer. 152 098 1 410 Ukrainian Politics

яценюк Yatseniuk on schemes with army nutrition: "Four companies have sucked on public procurement like leeches for 10 years" Companies that supply food for the army are trying to disrupt a competitive tender for the supply of meals. 32 786 157 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry tenders

Army reform involves creating two separate management structures, - Minister Poltorak Ukrainian army will gradually switch to NATO standards. 8 851 22 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Defense Minister Poltorak announces "drastic reforms" in enlistment offices Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak foresees drastic reforms in all military enlistment offices in Ukraine. 32 459 67 Ukrainian Politics

Pentagon delegation visited Kyiv to discuss cooperation for five coming years: Ukraine to receive $300 mln from US budget U.S. will allocate $300 million for reforms in the Defense Ministry and the Armed Forces. 10 033 117 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

авиация учения Ukrainian-Polish military aviation exercise "Safe Sky-2015" launched in Carpathian region The international Ukrainian-Polish military aircraft exercise "Safe Sky-2015" kicked off at Ivano-Frankivsk military airfield. 35 012 188 Ukrainian Politics

сша пентагон полторак Ukraine-U.S. relations reached unprecedented level, - Ukraine's Defense Ministry in Pentagon Relations between Ukraine and the United States have never reached such a level in the history of Ukraine's independence. 35 674 344 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

минобороны гаврилюк 69,788 persons granted combatant status, - Ministry of Defense Over the past week, the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine combatant status commissions granted the status to 2,009 Ukrainian servicemen - ATO participants. 2 399 23 Society

British military instructors drilled thousand Ukrainian soldiers, Ukraine’s Defense Minister says The UK has been providing support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine since the early days of the Russian aggression. 6 703 64 Incidents

учения полигон 2,000 conscripts trained at a field near Kyiv Almost 2,000 of conscripted soldiers from all around Ukraine learn theory and practice of the war combat. 21 985 102 Society

полторак Defense Ministry’s main task is transition to new standard of combat readiness. The army is ready to defend Ukraine – Minister of Defense Poltorak One of the main problems that the Defense Ministry is faced with is the transition of the army to the new standards of military readiness. 22 018 111 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists were given task to raise the flag over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15 – Defense Ministry The militants were given a task to establish control over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15. That is, before the parties shall cease fire. 272 687 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

турчинов Russia may start an offensive. This will lead to the beginning of a full-scale continental war – NSDC Secretary Turchynov Russian aggression in Ukraine continues. The situation in the ATO area has deteriorated in recent days. 224 004 860 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Verkhovna Rada Dismissed Heletei and Appointed Poltorak as New Defense Minister Earlier, the Parliament dismissed Valerii Heletei from the Minister of Defense position. 28 578 114 Ukrainian Politics

гелетей Parliament Appoints Geletei as Defense Minister: "The Victory Parade Will Take Place in Ukrainian Sevastopol." The Verkhovna Rada approved the candidacy of Colonel-General Valerii Geletei for the post of Defense Minister. 141 285 864 Ukrainian Politics

штурм Journalist and Ukrainian soldier injured during Belbek military unit attack by Russia’s Special Forces One reporter and one soldier were injured as a result of an offensive of the 204th Sevastopol brigade of tactic aviation in Belbek. 38 375 324 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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