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Ukroboronprom, a major Ukrainian defense industry player, is undergoing significant changes. Recent developments saw Herman Smetanin appointed as acting CEO following leadership changes. Smetanin's tenure noted amidst controversies, particularly regarding defective 120mm mines supplied to frontlines, raising concerns about quality control in defense production. These issues have spurred responses from the Ministry of Defense and public critiques, emphasizing an urgent need for reform. Additionally, leadership transitions continue with Oleh Huliak's appointment as Director General, signaling a strategic pivot in management. Despite challenges, Ukroboronprom remains pivotal in Ukraine's defense strategy, focusing on innovation and international collaborations, such as cooperation with Rheinmetall.
What are the management changes in Ukroboronprom recently?
Recently, Ukroboronprom witnessed a change in leadership with Herman Smetanin appointed as acting CEO. Subsequently, Oleh Huliak was named Director General. These changes signify a strategic shift in the organization's management to tackle existing challenges, including controversies over defective supplies. Leadership transitions aim to bolster the firm's reputation and operational efficiency, ensuring its role in Ukraine's defense sector remains robust and innovative in the face of ongoing scrutiny and strategic requirements.
What controversies are associated with Ukroboronprom's defense supplies?
Ukroboronprom has faced significant controversies regarding the supply of defective 120mm mines to the frontline. Reports and critiques, including from prominent figures like Yurii Butusov, highlighted the quality issues, leading to questions about production standards and oversight. The Ministry of Defense's role in addressing these issues has been scrutinized, prompting calls for reforms and more robust quality assurance processes within the organization to prevent such occurrences in future defense operations.
How has the Ministry of Defense responded to the supply of defective mines?
The Ministry of Defense, upon the emergence of reports regarding defective mines supplied by Ukroboronprom, responded by ordering the removal of all low-quality munitions from the frontline. The response was part of a broader effort to address the quality control issues and replace faulty supplies with adequately functioning munitions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of defense operations. This action highlights the ministry's commitment to upholding operational integrity and supporting quality assurance improvements in defense manufacturing.
Who is Oleh Huliak and his role in Ukroboronprom?
Oleh Huliak has been appointed as the Director General of Ukroboronprom. He comes into this role after Herman Smetanin's interim leadership, bringing his previous experience as Commander of Logistics Forces into the strategic management of the company. Huliak's leadership is anticipated to steer Ukroboronprom through current challenges, focusing on innovation and quality improvements while continuing international collaborations to boost Ukraine's defense capabilities.
What strategic collaborations does Ukroboronprom engage in?
Ukroboronprom is actively engaging in strategic collaborations to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities. A notable partnership includes a joint venture with German defense giant Rheinmetall, focusing on repairing and producing armored vehicles in Ukraine. This collaboration not only strengthens technological exchange but also supports the local defense industry through skill development and technology transfer, elevating Ukraine's defense infrastructure to meet international standards.
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Ammunition depot of "Ukroboronprom" enterprise exploded in Vyshneve, dismissals will follow – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the facility in Vyshneve that was hit during the Russian strike on July 6 was an ammunition depot belonging to one of the enterprises of "Ukroboronprom." 10 365 68 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv region
After visiting Honduras, Mylovanov was named Entrepreneur of the Year, - Honcharenko. PHOTO MP Oleksii Honcharenko has criticised the actions of Tymofii Mylovanov, chairman of the supervisory board of "Ukroboronprom," and claimed that his success is politically motivated. 3 318 13 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine
SAPO and NABU expose criminal scheme to embezzle UAH 32 million in Ukroboronprom concern Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a scheme to embezzle funds from state-owned enterprises of the Ukroboronprom concern. According to the investigation, members of the... 8 089 9 Previously in trend: seizure of funds Embezzlement of funds
Smetanin to serve as acting CEO of Ukroboronprom Herman Smetanin has been appointed acting CEO of Ukroboronprom following the transfer of the Ministry of Strategic Industries, which he headed, under the Ministry of Defense’s management. 1 391 8 Previously in trend: Ukroboronprom
Defective 120mm mines continue to be supplied to frontline: "Ingenious Ukroboronprom has put silicone in them". VIDEO Defective Ukrainian-made 120mm mortars have returned to the frontline. 30 072 120 Previously in trend: War
Minister Smetanin lied: Faulty mines are back in troops | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov comments live on the situation with the supply of low-quality mines to the Armed Forces and the false statements of the head of the Ministry of Strategic Industry, Herman Smetanin. 11 120 69 Previously in trend: War
Supply of defective mines: Ministry of Defence ignored problems and sent ammunition to frontline - media Following the publicity about the supply of low-quality mines to the frontline, the Ministry of Defence ordered the removal of all low-quality mines that either did not reach the enemy or did not explode at all. 7 275 64
Ukrainian Armed Forces received batch of low-quality mines produced by "Ukroboronprom" - Butusov. VIDEO A batch of low-quality mines produced by "Ukroboronprom" was delivered to Ukrainian defenders at the front. 27 792 104 Previously in trend: War
Servicemen showed low-quality batch of mines produced by Ukroboronprom. VIDEO The Armed Forces of Ukraine received a low-quality batch of 120 mm mines produced by Ukroboronprom. 28 466 85 Previously in trend: War
Oleh Huliak appointed as new Director General of "Ukroboronprom" Oleh Huliak has been appointed to the position of Director General of "Ukroboronprom". 3 508 8
They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 515 10
Traitor from Ukroboronprom, who worked for enemy, gets 15 years in prison. PHOTO Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor's Office, a former employee of the State Concern Ukroboronprom was found guilty of high treason. 7 814 14
Former Commander of Logistics Forces Huliak was appointed as interim head of Ukroboronprom Instead of Herman Smetanin, who headed the Ministry of Strategic Industries, Oleh Huliak was appointed acting director general of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC. 3 228 12
First German IFV are already being restored in Ukraine under agreement with Rheinmetall - Ukroboronprom The first German combat vehicles are already being restored in Ukraine. This is part of an agreement with Rheinmetall. 4 130 7
Ukraine launched serial production of long-range drones, they hit enemy targets 1000 km away - Smetanin In a fairly short period of time, Ukraine has developed and put into mass production its own long-range strike drones. 7 285 115 Previously in trend: War
"Ukroboronprom" and Rheinmetall open joint armoured vehicle repair and production facility in Ukraine. PHOTO "Ukrainian Defence Industry" JSC and global defence giant Rheinmetall have opened the first joint armoured vehicle repair and production facility in Ukraine. 12 062 26
Ukraine overtakes Russia in production of kamikaze drones in 2024, - Ukroboronprom CEO Smetanin Director General of Ukroboronprom Herman Smetanin assures that this year Ukraine has caught up with Russia in the production of kamikaze drones. In particular, he is talking about analogs of the Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 and other attack drones. 2 440 26
Expert: It was obvious mistake to appoint Yurii Husiev as ambassador to Azerbaijan The appointment of Yurii Husev to represent Ukraine as ambassador to Azerbaijan is an obvious mistake. 24 609 63
Day before invasion, then head of Ukroboronprom, Husev, sent reassuring letter to employees of defense industry and assured them that there was no reason to panic. DOCUMENT On 23 February 2022, the defense industry, which was supposed to be intensifying preparations for the warned invasion, received a letter from Ukroboronprom signed by the then head of the concern, Yurii Husyev. In it, he urged them not to panic and to work as usual. 105 292 88
Ukroboronprom signed agreement on transfer of license for production of CZ BREN 2 rifles according to NATO standards Joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" concluded an agreement of intent with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka a.s., signing a license transfer agreement. This will make it possible to assemble NATO standard rifles, in particular the CZ BREN 2 model, in Ukraine. 5 080 14
Ukroboronprom to cooperate with leading manufacturer of missile systems MBDA Deutschland JSC "Ukrainian Defence Industry" signed a Memorandum with MBDA Deutschland. The company develops and manufactures missile and air defence systems. 2 349 21
Ukroboronprom agreed on cooperation with Lithuanian defence companies The Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI), formerly known as Ukroboronprom, is launching a partnership with innovative defence companies in Lithuania. 2 158 7
Cabinet of Ministers approved new composition of Ukroboronprom’s supervisory board, including Honcharuk and Mylovanov At a meeting on December 29, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the composition of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company. 8 193 91
"Ukroboronprom" denies supplies of parts for Russian aircraft and helicopters from Ukraine, which were previously reported by the media Since 2014, the enterprises of "Ukroboronprom" have not worked with Russian companies, which were mentioned the day before by the mass media in the material about the import of Ukrainian components for the aviation industry of the Russian Federation. 2 957 18 Previously in trend: War
German Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom formed joint venture - Shmyhal The German defense concern Rheinmetall and "Ukrainian Defense Industry" will jointly repair and maintain military equipment. 2 157 19
Germany has allowed establishment of joint defence enterprise with Ukraine: It will be based in Kyiv Germany has allowed the creation of a joint defence enterprise with the Ukrainian concern Ukroboronprom. 4 339 20
Smetanin appointed new general director of Ukroboronprom The Cabinet of Ministers appoints Herman Smetanin as the new CEO of Ukroboronprom 20 007 204
Zelensky fired Ukroboronprom CEO Husev President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing Yuriy Husev, Director General of Ukroboronprom. 13 571 137
Ukraine has successfully used domestic drone with range of 1000 km - Ukroboronprom. PHOTO Ukroboronprom announced the successful use of a domestic drone with a range of 1,000 kilometers. 28 796 76 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukroboronprom and German Rheinmetall announced creation of joint venture The state concern "Ukroboronprom" and the German company Rheinmetall concluded an agreement on strategic partnership through the creation of a joint venture. 4 372 54
Poland and Ukraine concluded agreement on cooperation in field of production of 125-mm tank shells, - "Ukroboronprom" One of the enterprises of "Ukroboronprom" and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ S.A.) concluded an agreement on cooperation in the field of production of tank shells of 125 mm caliber. 3 196 6 Previously in trend: War
Production of 122-mm artillery shells abroad has been established, batch has already been shipped to AFU, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS "Ukroboronprom" in cooperation with a NATO country established the production of 122-mm artillery shells abroad. 14 238 101 Previously in trend: War
"Ukroboronprom" started producing 125-mm projectiles for tank guns, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Ukroboronprom started producing 125-mm projectiles for tank guns. This is already the second ammunition, the production of which the enterprises of the Concern launched in close partnership with a NATO country abroad. 10 878 103 Previously in trend: War
"Ukroboronprom" is already carrying out repair and maintenance of Western weapons samples The enterprises of the state concern "Ukroboronprom" are already carrying out repair and maintenance of samples of Western weapons. 5 114 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukroboronprom spoke about new drones for AFU: "We will have kamikazes with possibility of return" Ukraine is actively working on the development of its own drones, which are one of the most effective types of weapons in the war against Russia. 12 513 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
"Ukroboronprom" reported completion of development of new weapons. PHOTO State concern "Ukroboronprom" announced the completion of the development of new weapons. 33 247 171 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukroboronprom is building ammunition plant with NATO member country The Ukroboronprom concern is building an ammunition plant together with a NATO member country. 19 644 40 Previously in trend: War
Russian agency in "Ukroboronprom" is exposed and collaborators who investigated positions of AFU in east are detained, - SSU. VIDEO Since the beginning of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian special services have exposed more than 360 Russian agents and more than 5,000 collaborators. 17 633 56
Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year - Husev Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year, and holding companies working on the principle of corporate governance will be established instead. 6 151 64
Zelenskyi appoints Husev as Ukroboronprom director general President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed Yuriy Husev as director-general of the State Concern Ukroboronprom. 5 092 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Govt approves dismissal of Kherson RSA head The Cabinet of Ministers has endorsed the draft presidential decree on the dismissal of Head of Kherson Regional State Administration Yuriy Husev. 1 316 3
Ukraine test-fires RS-80 unguided rockets. VIDEO Ukraine's state-owned company Artem, part of Ukroboronprom, has completed the test-firing of the first batch of RS-80 unguided aircraft rockets manufactured for the needs of the state customer, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported. 21 632 96
Zelenskyi dismisses Abromavicius as Ukroboronprom director general President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Aivaras Abromavicius from the post of director-general of Ukraine's state-owned company Ukroboronprom. 21 978 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Abromavichus wrote resignation letter from director of "Ukroboronprom" post Aivaras Abromavichus, the general director of the state concern Ukroboronprom, wrote a letter of resignation. 23 294 181
Top manager of Antonov aviation manufacturer sacked after inspection Oleksandr Donets, the director of legendary Ukrainian aviation manufacturer Antonov, has been fired following an in-depth inspection of the company, UkrOboronProm, Ukraine’s state-run defence production giant, announced on June 9. 7 493 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine to launch mass production of Vilkha-M MRL systems from 2021 Ukraine's state-run enterprise Ukroboronprom plans to launch mass production of Ukrainian-made Vilkha-M multiple rocket launcher (MRL) systems from 2021. 6 939 50 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian Armed Forces receive upgraded T-80 tanks. PHOTOS Kharkiv Armored Plant, which is part of the State Concern Ukroboronprom, has transferred 13 units of upgraded combat vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the concern's press service. 16 567 42
Export of Ukroboronprom enterprises halves since 2013 The enterprises of Ukroboronprom state concern reduced export volumes to $451 million a year compared to $900 million in 2013, director general of the state concern Aivaras Abromavicius has said at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi in Kharkiv. 2 106 50
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