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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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Ukraine now has unique processing line for missile bodies production, NSDC Secretary Turchynov says. PHOTOS The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) tasked domestic defense industry to launch production of a wide range of ammunition since this strategic issue is constantly on the agency's radar. 326 939 250
''It takes half second to launch full block of 20 missiles," - Poroshenko on successful testing of new weapons. VIDEO Poroshenko announced the successful testing of new missiles for the Ukrainian Air Force. 290 424 890
Ukrainian military received first delivery of Molot mortars, - Ukroboronprom. PHOTOS State concern Ukroboronprom has delivered the first batch of M-120-15 Molot mortars of 120-mm caliber to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 190 207 255
Ukroboronprom to launch NATO’s M16 rifle production in Ukraine Ukroboronservice SE, a part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern intends to produce firearms under NATO standards in Ukraine in cooperation with U.S. Aeroscraft. M16 assault rifle production will become the first such project. 185 481 1 043
Production of new BRDM-2Di "Khazar" armored reconnaissance vehicle launched in Ukraine. PHOTO State Corporation Ukroboronprom started producing the new armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle BRDM-2Di "Khazar" on one of its plants. 181 370 600
Ukraine-made Vilkha missile system successfully tested. VIDEO Kyiv-based Luch Design Bureau has successfully conducted another test stage for its Vilkha missile system. 181 180 394
"An-132 air carrier, unmanned vehicles, weapon stations are our answer to hybrid war," – Ukroboronprom pins down expiring year’s results. INFOGRAPHIC Ukroboronprom State Concern presented infographic of its innovation projects summng up its operational results in 2016. 176 999 187
Ukroboronprom Signed Arms Deliveries Contract with American BarrettFirearms The state company Ukrinmash, part of the State Concern Ukroboronprom, signed the contract with BarrettFirearms (USA) for the supply of weapons to the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Guard. 151 909 621
Ukraine can't afford Dozors, Oplots and other up-to-date military hardware, - Ukroboronprom Due to the lack of funds, Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense production) state concern will have to send most of the staff of Lviv Armor Vehicle Factory on an unpaid leave. 151 268 482
Arms and Security 2016: off roader "Overcomer Hunta," fighting robots, glamour pistol "Fort" and embroidered armor vest. PHOTOS+VIDEO The 12th International Exhibition "Arms and Security 2016," which opened its doors on the eve of Defender of Ukraine Day, showcases a lot of up-to-date products of domestic and foreign defense industry. 150 711 180
Korsar missile system put into service with Ukraine's Armed Forces, - Ukroboronprom. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Defense Ministry has ordered to put Korsar light portable missile system, developed by Luch State Kyiv Design Bureau, into service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 129 250 290
Ukroboronprom presented new portable rifle "Hopak." PHOTO New operational-portable rifle "Hopak," developed at Maiak Plant - subsidiary of Ukroboronporom [defense industry state concern - ed.], was presented at the XII International Trade Fair "Arms and Security-2015." 127 138 498
Ukrainian army reinforced with modernized Bulat tanks Malyshev Plant SE subordinate to Ukroboronprom (defense industry state concern - ed.) reinforced Ukrainian military with a new batch of modernized military vehicles "Bulat". 122 933 398
Fantom, Taipan, Horlytsia - Ukroboronprom reveals new weapon developed for hybrid war. Infographics Over the past three years, Ukroboronprom State Concern has created dozens of newest weapons, which are a worthy response of Ukraine to the challenges of the hybrid war. 114 166 191 Previously in trend: War
Shkval, Stilet turrets for Ukrainian IFVs tested in Zhytomyr region. VIDEO Ukroboronprom SC tested Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles. 105 852 194 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 105 322 88
Ukraine developed large caliber sniper rifle, maximum firing range 2 km. PHOTO A new home-produced sniper rifle was developed by craftsmen at Maiak Plant - subsidiary of Ukroboronporom [defense industry state concern - ed.] 101 951 224
Ukroboronprom proposes to fund the Army rearmament by selling ‘Oplot’ tanks Fulfillment of export contracts will help to speed up Ukrainian army rearmament without additional burden on the state budget. 101 104 705
Ukroboronprom hands new batch of upgraded T-64B1 tanks to Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukroboronprom State Group Company supplied another batch of T-64B1 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 92 500 222
Ukroboronprom to increase tank production by 24 times State company Ukroboronprom plans to increase production of Ukrainian tanks by 24 times, from five to 120 units per year. 92 094 387
Assembly of first AN-132 almost complete: official release planned for December, - Ukroboronprom CEO Romanov. PHOTOS Ukroboronprom state defense concern plans to supply the first aircraft AN-132 to Saudi Arabia in Q1 2017. 92 062 281
Journalists unveil Poroshenko's inner circle corruption with military equipment buys from Russia. VIDEO Nashi Hroshi (Our Money) project journalists have published investigation materials about corruption and embezzlement in Ukraine's defense sector, which involved people from the business environment of President Petro Poroshenko. 89 229 812 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"Ukrainian weapons are in demand in world markets," - Turchynov visits Turkey's IDEF 2017. PHOTOS "The number of signed contracts and memoranda of cooperation indicates that Ukrainian weapons and technologies are in demand in world markets," said Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov during his visit to the 2017 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2107) in Istanbul. 88 703 175
Latest APC designed by Ukroboronprom brings fundamentally new level of military hardware for Ukraine’s Army, - Poroshenko. PHOTOS Ukroboronprom State Concern has completed development of advanced armored personnel carrier BTR-4MV1 which was upgraded for the Ukrainian military taking into account the specifics of the armored vehicles in service with the NATO member states. 87 341 190
Ukroboronprom introduced new 'Taipan' combat module. PHOTO Ukroboronprom has introduced a new combat module “Taipan” at XIII International Exhibition Arms and Security 2016 in Kyiv. 84 505 106
Director of Malyshev plant sacked after checkup, - "Ukroboronprom" As a result of a checkup at Malyshev Plant State Enterprise (SE) its director was dismissed. Oleksandr Sheiko, chief engineer, was appointed acting director. 82 713 142
Ukroboronprom deliver upgraded S-300PS anti-aircraft missile system to Ukrainian military Ukroboronprom SC provided the Armed Forces of Ukraine with upgraded and refurbished S-300PS anti-aircraft missile system. 81 872 270
Ukroboronprom: Armed Forces to receive Ukrainian Spektrum drones in November. PHOTO As soon as November this year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will get home-produced drones "Spektrum." 80 030 191
Ukroboronprom's remotely operated mini armored vehicle "Fantom" presented to public. VIDEO Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense industry) state concern has demonstrated one of its latest products - remotely controlled mini armored vehicle "Fantom." 79 967 207
Kharkiv Malyshev Plant Repaired 10 Bulat Tanks for ATO Kharkiv plant repaired 10 Bulat battle tanks for the Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation area in the Donbas. 75 920 206
Ukraine faces threat of militants' tank attack so it focuses its defenses on anti-tank weapons, Poroshenko says The greatest threat Ukraine is facing militarily is an attack by the tank force of the Russian-backed militants, so the country’s army is focusing its defenses on anti-tank weapons. 75 323 423 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukroboronprom developed new concept of light armored vehicles and armament mass production. PHOTOS Experts of the Zhytomyr Armored Plant SE affiliated with Ukroboronprom State Concern have developed a brand-new promising concept of mass production of light armored vehicles and weapons. 72 250 279
Ukroboronprom prepares to test 3D-radar capable of detecting airborne targets within 500 km radius, - Poroshenko. VIDEO Ukroboronprom State Concern is going to test its sophisticated 3D-radar. 70 837 286
Ukroboronprom presented state-of-the-art 3D radar able to follow 500 targets simultaneously. PHOTOS KP NPK Iskra Company, a part of Ukroboronprom state defense concern, has developed 80K6T 3D radar station for target handoff to anti-aircraft defenses. 68 033 211
Blast at Ukroboronprom testing facility kills three, injures two Three people were killed, two others received injuries in an explosion at a testing station of the State Scientific Research Institute of Chemical Products, a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) State Concern in the Krolevets district, the Sumy region. 67 834 39
Kharkiv armored plant transferred new batch of tanks to National Guard The Kharkiv armored plant, part of the Ukroboronprom state concern, transferred a new batch of T-64B (B1) tanks to the National Guard. The tanks have been repaired and equipped with additional dynamic protection. 67 260 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Pashynskii resigns as Ukroboronprom's supervisory board chairman People's deputy Serhii Pashynskii has resigned from the post of supervisory board chairman of Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense industry) state concern and is set to concentrate on attracting investors in the defense industry. 65 999 127
Ukroboronprom presents best equipment for Ukrainian Armed Forces and National Guard. VIDEO Ukroboronprom (defense industry state concern - ed.) has released an impressive video, featuring new military equipment the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received the other day at Chuhuiev training ground (Kharkiv region). 64 794 156 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
NATO representative reported killed in explosion at Ukroboronprom testing station, - media Seven warheads of X-27 surface-to-air missiles are reported to have detonated at a testing station of the State Scientific Research Institute of Chemical Products, a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) State Concern. 64 313 121
Ukroboronprom upgrades over 20 combat helicopters for Ukrainian army. VIDEO In 2016, Konotop Aircraft Repair Plant ”Aviakon,” a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian defense production) state concern, repaired and modernized more than two dozen military helicopters. 63 398 99
Ukroboronprom presents remotely operated mini armored vehicle "Fantom". VIDEO Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense industry) state concern presented one of its latest products - remotely controlled mini armored vehicle "Fantom." 61 614 190
New batch of Akatsiya and Gvozdika self-propelled artillery successfully tested in Khmelnytskyi region. VIDEO Shepetivka Maintenance Depot has successfully tested a new batch of self-propelled artillery, Akatsiya and Gvozdika, before transferring them to the Ukrainian army. 59 470 76
France will supply helicopters and tactical radio communication devices to Ukraine - Ukroboronprom Ukroboronprom State Concern signed new agreements with world's leading arms manufacturing companies from France. 58 545 344
Ukraine deepens cooperation with Turkey to increase security at Black Sea, - Ukroboronprom Ukraine and Turkey intend to deepen their cooperation in joint defense projects in order to enhance security and protection in the Black Sea waters. 58 355 323
Ukroboronprom ready to upgrade 300 T-72 tanks to NATO standards State concern Ukroboronprom is ready to upgrade about 300 T-72 tanks, currently in the army reserve, up to NATO standards. 57 657 305
Lviv Armor Vehicle Factory ex-CEO arrested on suspicion of corruption, - Chief Military Prosecutor. PHOTOS Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios released information about corrupt activities of former CEO of Lviv Armor Vehicle Factory SE. 56 599 136 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
Ukrainian-produced APC operated by Indonesian marines successfully completes training mission. VIDEO Indonesian marines successfully use BTR-4M armored personnel carriers manufactured in Ukraine in routine military drills. 56 156 105
Batch of new armored vehicles presented by Ukroboronprom to National Guard. VIDEO Kyiv Tank Plant, part of Ukroboronprom (the largest weapon-producing state concern of Ukraine) has finished testing a new batch of armored vehicles and passed them to the National Guard of Ukraine. 55 815 57
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