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Rutte urges NATO countries to boost arms production as they lag behind Russia and China NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance should produce more weapons. 13.03.25 20:40 949 4 Previously in trend: Weapons production by NATO countries

Defence companies of Ukraine and Belgium plan joint production of weapons – Ambassador Jacobs Leading companies of the Belgian military-industrial complex are actively establishing ties with Ukrainian partners. The parties are making progress in preparing for joint production. 13.03.25 17:31 674 1 Previously in trend: Joint arms production with Belgium

Zelenskyy meets with representatives of Turkish government and business: They discusses cooperation in drone production and reconstruction of Ukraine. VIDEO On Thursday, 13 March, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Turkish government and business. 13.03.25 17:19 1 638 6 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with the Turkish delegation

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. 12.03.25 11:51 9 355 14 Previously in trend: Ammunition production in Ukraine

Ukraine plans to produce more than 2.5 million combat drones in 2025 – Shmyhal Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said that this year Ukrainian manufacturers plan to produce more than 2.5 million combat drones. 04.03.25 15:08 912 15 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Zelenskyy talks with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: they discuss arms supplies and joint production President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. 20.02.25 20:57 858 12

Umierov and Rheinmetall CEO Papperger discuss joint production of armored vehicles and air defense systems During the meeting, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov and CEO of the German arms concern Rheinmetall Armin Papperger discussed cooperation in the production of ammunition, armored vehicles and air defense systems. 16.02.25 16:44 1 167 15

Ukraine and European defense holding company discuss joint production of 155 mm ammunition At the Munich Security Conference, we are working on the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. A meeting was held with the heads of KNDS France and KNDS Deutschland, one of the largest European defense holdings, KNDS. 15.02.25 16:59 1 409 3

Together with partners, Ukraine produced 1.5 million drones last year, - Zelenskyy Last year, thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, more than 1.5 million drones of various types were produced, and Ukraine is now a world leader in the field of unmanned warfare. 15.02.25 14:48 1 744 27

Ukraine to allocate record UAH 739 billion for weapons production and procurement in 2025 – Shmyhal The Ukrainian government has planned a record budget of UAH 739 billion for weapons production and procurement programs in 2025. 07.02.25 17:30 1 263 24

Ukraine is now ahead of Russia in manufacturing FPV drones, - Ministry of Defence The drone industry in Ukraine is developing at a breakthrough pace. Last year, more than 250 new models of UAVs of various types and purposes were approved for use in the Defence Forces. 07.02.25 12:53 1 220 16

Counterfeit fuel was produced and sold: UAH 13.5 million worth of "goods" seized in Cherkasy region - BES. PHOTOS Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine uncovered illegal manufacture and sale of excisable goods, in particular petrol and diesel fuel, in the Cherkasy region. 05.02.25 13:09 1 508 10

SSU: Russian businessman, who organized mass production of drones, is exposed - He produced 13 thousand "Shaheds" for Russian army The Security Service of Ukraine has identified a Russian businessman who organized the mass production of more than 13,000 Geranium attack drones, which are the Russian equivalent of Iranian Shaheds. 01.02.25 16:31 8 100 15

Russia purchased $18 billion worth of machines for weapons production from Europe and China In 2023 and the first seven months of 2024, Russia managed to purchase more than 22,000 computer numerically controlled machines (CNC machines), components and consumables for $18.2 billion. 24.01.25 16:59 15 522 50

Britain signs contracts with two companies to produce artillery barrels for Ukraine UK has signed contracts with two companies to produce artillery barrels for Ukraine. The contracts are worth 61 million pounds. 22.01.25 22:38 2 671 10

Production potential of Ukraine’s defense industry could reach 34 billion euros in 2025, - Umierov Ukraine has already made significant progress in developing its own defense industry. In 2025, Ukraine's defense potential could reach 34 billion euros. 22.01.25 17:23 1 204 27

Zelenskyy holds meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ: we are working on larger purchases and scale of weapons production in Ukraine. VIDEO On Friday, 17 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ. 17.01.25 21:41 1 295 26

Zelenskyy and Starmer inspected Ukrainian-made drones: Our goal is to produce record number. VIDEO+PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who arrived in Kyiv on 16 January, inspected drones made by Ukrainian companies. 16.01.25 20:41 5 813 17

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 12:59 978 13

Ukraine’s defense industry should increase production to $30 billion in 2025 - Smetanin At the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in 2025, plans were announced to increase the production capacity of the defense industry to $30 billion within a year. 03.01.25 15:57 2 301 15 Previously in trend: War

Kremlin expanding production of "Shaheds" and decoy drones at plant in Tatarstan - CNN A plant in the "Alabuga" special economic zone in southern Tatarstan of the Russian Federation has significantly increased the production of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 attack and reconnaissance drones. 27.12.24 14:10 2 963 54 Previously in trend: War

After Russian attack on Dnipro: France wants to create ballistic missile with range of 1,000 km - media France is considering the possibility of creating a ground-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile to hit targets at a distance of 1000 kilometers. 27.11.24 19:33 2 764 17

North Korea expands KN-23 ballistic missile plant for Russia - Reuters. SATELLITE PHOTOS The DPRK is expanding a key weapons production complex that assembles the type of short-range missiles used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. 25.11.24 16:00 4 232 14

Norway to allocate $33 million for development of Ukraine’s defense industry Norway allocates half a billion Norwegian kroner (about $33 million) for the development of Ukraine's defense industry. 21.11.24 21:58 479 3

Russia increases production of solid rocket engines - IISS. SATELLITE PHOTOS Russia is actively increasing its capacity to produce solid fuel engines for missiles, which indicates plans to significantly expand its arsenal of modern weapons. 19.11.24 10:47 6 556 24

British defense company to produce howitzers for Ukraine A 25 million pound artillery plant will be opened in Sheffield by the British company BAE Systems to support Ukrainian forces in the fight against Russia. 16.11.24 17:36 3 097 12

Ukraine will create 3 more joint ventures with Western arms manufacturers, - Svyrydenko Currently, Ukraine is in the final stages of three agreements to establish three more joint ventures with European arms manufacturers. 12.11.24 20:15 1 133 11

Ukraine produced first hundred units of missile weapons this year - Zelenskyy. VIDEO In 2024, Ukraine crossed the mark of the first hundred missile weapons. 09.11.24 19:27 9 761 84

Poland invests $750 million to increase ammunition production Poland plans to invest $750 billion to increase production of ammunition in case of war with Russia. The government plans to adopt the bill during the fourth quarter. 05.11.24 17:59 973 5

Enemy drone captures flight of Ukrainian drone "Liutyi". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a flight of a long-range Ukrainian-made drone, "Liutyi". 04.11.24 15:27 18 417 22 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine produces almost 20 Bohdana self-propelled guns per month, - Zelenskyy Ukraine produces almost 20 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems every month. This is possible thanks to the investments of partners in the Ukrainian defense sector. 30.10.24 19:18 5 843 114

Rheinmetall will build four plants for production of weapons in Ukraine, one of them is already working - General Director Papperger The first plant of the Rheinmetall defense concern is already operating in Ukraine, the second is on the way. In total, the concern plans to build four plants for the production of weapons in Ukraine. 26.10.24 18:11 5 869 27

US is preparing separate financing package for production of Ukrainian drones worth $800 million, - Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a separate financial package from the United States for the production of Ukrainian drones. 21.10.24 23:00 1 435 17

Ukraine may lift ban on exports of domestic weapons - Umierov Ukraine is considering attracting international investment in the defense industry and does not rule out resuming exports of domestic weapons. Some countries have already expressed a desire to buy Ukrainian missiles and other weapons. 18.10.24 19:35 2 612 31

"Enemy does not have anything like this in its arsenal": How Ukrainian Vampire drones destroy Russians in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO+PHOTOS The situation in the Pokrovsk sector is extremely difficult for us. The soldiers of the 68th Separate Hunting Brigade told us how the Russians are attacking here and how our guys are repelling these attacks. They are the operators of Ukrainian-made Vampire drones. 18.10.24 09:36 9 362 7

Ukraine increased drone production 10 times in year - Ministry of Digital Transformation. INFOGRAPHICS In 2024, compared to 2023, the production capacity of the Ukrainian drone industry increased 10 times. 17.10.24 20:37 1 328 10

Largest defense producers in Germany and Italy create tank building alliance The largest defense companies in Germany and Italy - Rheinmetall and Leonardo - have set up a joint venture to produce armored vehicles for the Italian army. 15.10.24 21:16 11 687 11

Zelenskyy: There are already million drones purchased at public expense and supplied to frontline As of mid-October, there are already one million drones that have been purchased at public expense and supplied to the front. 14.10.24 19:59 8 493 124

Umerov after talks with European partners: more weapons for our defenders Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov met with his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany this week. The parties discussed a number of issues, including strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities, increasing arms production and using frozen Russian assets. 13.10.24 16:59 2 294 42

Denmark wants to create investment fund to finance weapons production in Ukraine, - Defense Minister Paulsen Denmark intends to create a fund to pool investments to expand the Ukrainian military industry and accelerate production. 11.10.24 20:32 513 2

Lithuania receives first combat drones of its own production, 5 thousand of them will be transferred to Ukraine - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS The Lithuanian army received the first FPV combat drones manufactured by Lithuanian companies under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence. Most of them will be transferred to Ukraine. 11.10.24 17:55 4 471 4

Slovakia will produce 155-mm ammunition for Ukraine - Shmyhal Recently, a Ukrainian company signed an agreement with a European partner to increase the production of 155 mm calibre shells, which will take place in Slovakia. 07.10.24 17:52 2 242 10

Ukraine is scaling up production of 155-mm artillery ammunition, - Ministry of Defense The production of 155 mm artillery ammunition for Western systems in Ukraine is being scaled up. 02.10.24 15:33 1 642 4

1.5 million drones to be produced in Ukraine by end of year - Shmyhal Ukraine plans to produce 1.5 million drones by the end of 2024. 01.10.24 15:41 1 919 32

Russia has created secret project in China to produce attack drones - Reuters A Russian company has launched mass production of drones at a factory in China to be used in the war against Ukraine 25.09.24 18:32 6 236 23

AFU received 18 "Bohdana" self-propelled guns, which were financed by Denmark. They were made in two months - head of Ministry of Defense Poulsen The Armed Forces of Ukraine received 18 Bohdan artillery systems, the production of which was financed by Denmark. It took two months to produce the systems. 15.09.24 08:03 13 731 127

Ukrainian demining machine "Zmii" successfully passes tests Rover Tech's Ukrainian mine-clearing vehicle Zmii has successfully passed tests at a training ground and received a certificate of conformity. It can operate in low and medium vegetation and is capable of destroying anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, as well as removing tripwires. 11.09.24 16:05 4 513 13

Ukraine will produce 155-mm shells using Norwegian technology. Oslo will finance it Ukraine will produce 155 mm artillery ammunition using Norwegian technology. Oslo will provide the funding.  23.08.24 21:26 5 038 20