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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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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. 185 421 1 043
''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. 290 364 890
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. 89 174 812 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 101 068 705
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. 151 884 621
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. 181 348 600
Journalist show third part of probe into defense corruption with Poroshenko’s inner circle. VIDEO The third part of the investigation by journalist Denys Bihus into a massive corruption in Ukraine’s State Concern Ukroboronprom shows how Ukroboronprom’s director Pavlo Bukin gives an international contract worth UAH 14 mln to the Hladkovskyi-Zhukov group. 38 299 525 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Hladkovskyi defense corruption scandal
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." 127 119 498
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. 151 222 482
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. 75 308 423 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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". 122 883 398
Ukraine-made Vilkha missile system successfully tested. VIDEO Kyiv-based Luch Design Bureau has successfully conducted another test stage for its Vilkha missile system. 181 122 394
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. 92 070 387
Poroshenko: I guarantee zero tolerance for corruption President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that more than a dozen cases related to Ukroboronprom were open. 12 541 383 Previously in trend: Hladkovskyi defense corruption scandal
Probe into Poroshenko's inner circle corruption with military buys from Russia in progress for long time, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko said that the PGO "for a long time" has been investigating the embezzlement in the defense sphere unveiled in the journalistic investigation by Bihus.info. 27 332 374
Ukroboronprom's strategic task is to join world's top five arms exporters - Poroshenko Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has set a task of boosting the export potential of the Ukrainian defense industry to Ukroboronprom State Concern and entering the top five global modern arms exporters. 49 688 355 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms
Unmanned systems successfully tested in Ukraine. PHOTOS+VIDEO Ukraine tested airborne and land unmanned systems on Dec. 9. 194 421 345
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. 58 513 344
Ukroboronprom calls Bihus.info corruption probe manipulative and biased Ukroboronprom State Concern has responded to the third part of the investigation by Bihus.info into a large-scale corruption in the defense sector of Ukraine. 18 587 330 Previously in trend: Hladkovskyi defense corruption scandal
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. 58 339 323
Turchynov wants to toughen penalties for failure to fulfill defense contracts: 'You took the order, you do it' The National Security Council is initiating tightening of criminal liability for failure to fulfill Ukraine's defense contracts by enterprises of the military-industrial complex. 39 976 308
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. 57 643 305
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. 129 199 290
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. 70 807 286
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. 92 004 281
Poroshenko: Ukrainian servicemen to be armed with rocket flamethrowers soon Ukrainian Armed Forces will soon include in their inventory RPO-16 rocket-propelled anti-personnel flamethrowers manufactured by Ukroboronprom State Concern. 17 436 280
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. 72 209 279
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. 81 834 270
Ukrainian military receive two upgraded MiG-29 fighters, - Poroshenko. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets were put in service with one of the military units. 25 533 266
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. 190 161 255
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. 326 896 250
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.] 101 924 224
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. 92 474 222
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. 67 982 211
SBU detains ex-deputy economy minister on suspicion of high treason. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a former deputy economy minister who is suspected of high treason by causing large-scale damage to the country's defense capability. 31 319 207
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." 79 939 207
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. 75 910 206
Lviv Armor Vehicle Factory starts upgrading T-64 tanks. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Lviv Armor Vehicle factory, part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, has launched the mass modernization of T-64 tanks produced in 2017, which foresees their equipment with thermal imagers, digital radios, satellite navigation and new dynamic protection, the concern's press service has reported. 20 672 206 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Smetanin appointed new general director of Ukroboronprom The Cabinet of Ministers appoints Herman Smetanin as the new CEO of Ukroboronprom 20 007 204
"Defense, security spending increase is our response to Russia’s military aggression," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko commented on comparative test of Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles, which was held by Ukroboronprom State Concern. 25 443 200
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. 67 244 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Shkval, Stilet turrets for Ukrainian IFVs tested in Zhytomyr region. VIDEO Ukroboronprom SC tested Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles. 105 825 194 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 114 149 191 Previously in trend: War
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." 79 997 191
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." 61 583 190
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. 87 305 190
"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. 176 976 187
France to Help Ukraine Modernize Mi-24 Combat Helicopters State Consortium “Ukroboronprom” is implementing a joint project with French company SAGEM for capital modernization of Mi-24 helicopters. 52 367 181
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