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The year 2025 has seen remarkable developments in the field of arms, marked by significant purchases and advancements. Germany is on the verge of acquiring 20 Eurofighter jets and thousands of armored vehicles, a strategic enhancement amid current geopolitical tensions. In Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense has approved nearly 30 new models of ground robotic complexes, enhancing their combat capabilities. Additionally, the cooperation between Latvia and Ukraine strengthens with the delivery of Patria armored carriers. Domestically, the approved Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" signifies ongoing innovation in military robotics. Meanwhile, the Russian Federation is facing equipment shortages, leading to the redeployment of obsolete tank models such as the T-62. These developments heighten the focus on Eastern Europe's evolving defense strategies, underscoring both technological progress and logistical challenges faced by neighboring states.

What major arms purchases has Germany made in 2025?

In 2025, Germany has moved forward with plans to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets and up to 8,500 armored vehicles, including 5,000 Boxer and 3,500 Patria models, reflecting a significant boost to their defense capabilities amid growing security concerns in Europe.

How many new robotic systems were approved by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in 2025?

In the first half of 2025, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense approved nearly thirty new models of ground robotic complexes and combat modules. This signifies an increase of one-third over last year, enhancing their operational range and efficacy in the armed forces.

What is the significance of Latvia's military aid to Ukraine in 2025?

Latvia's delivery of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as part of a military aid package is significant as it underscores the regional cooperation and support for Ukraine's defense infrastructure, providing enhanced mobility and protection for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Why is Russia redeploying older tank models like the T-62?

Russia is resorting to the redeployment of obsolete T-62 tanks primarily due to equipment shortages. This indicates the resource strains met by Russian armed forces, compounding the strategic and logistical challenges they face in maintaining advanced operational capabilities in current conflicts.

What developments have occurred with Ukrainian drone capabilities?

In 2025, Ukraine has significantly advanced in its drone capabilities, with numerous successful strikes against Russian equipment, including the destruction of the BM-21 "Grad" MLRS and other targets. These advancements are part of a broader trend toward incorporating advanced unmanned systems into their defense strategy.

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destruction, occupiers Ukrainian FPV drones destroy Russian infantry and military equipment in Kreminna area of Luhansk region. VIDEO Operators of Ukrainian FPV drones continue to destroy the enemy in the Luhansk region. 3 108 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Destruction of a Russian SAM Buk USF operators destroyed "Gvozdika" self-propelled gun, Buk-M1 air defence missile system and other enemy equipment despite active electronic warfare countermeasures. VIDEO In the Novopavlivka direction, operators of the 413th "Reid" Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces are successfully working even in the face of dense enemy electronic warfare. 2 852 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

finland, patria Germany prepares to buy 20 fighter jets and 8,500 armoured combat vehicles - media Germany is preparing to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets, up to 5,000 Boxer armoured vehicles and at least 3,500 Patria armoured vehicles. 2 930 15 Previously in trend: Germany is getting ready to Russian attack

transfer of Russian equipment Occupiers move equipment to Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions – Andriushchenko. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, Russian equipment movements were recorded on the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, heading toward the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. 2 833 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian-made ground robotic complexes Nearly 30 Ukrainian ground robotic complexes approved for use since start of year – Ministry of Defense. PHOTO During the first six months of 2025, nearly thirty new models of Ukrainian-made ground robotic complexes (GRC) and remotely controlled combat modules were codified and approved for deployment in the armed forces, which is one-third more than last year. 1 393 8 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons robotic ground complex

armored personnel carrier Patria Latvia hands over batch of Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, - Defense Ministry Latvia has handed over a batch of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of a new military aid package. 5 623 20 Previously in trend: Latvia’s aid to Ukraine

weapons and military equipment Over 120 new models of weapons and military equipment codified by Ministry of Defense in June Last month, the Ministry of Defense codified and authorized more than 120 new models of weapons and military equipment. More than a hundred of them are of domestic production. 506 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Codification of weapons

Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The domestic unmanned ground complex "Murakha" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 199 45 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

locomotive with tanks Due to shortage of equipment, Russian Federation is returning obsolete T-62 tanks to service - DIU Russia is forced to return obsolete T-62 tanks to service due to a lack of modern equipment. 4 656 44 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Russia is forming new military bases in Mariupol Russia is massively transferring equipment and troops through Mariupol: preparing for assaults in Zaporizhzhia direction, - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS Large-scale movement of Russian armoured vehicles and manpower was recorded in the temporarily occupied Mariupol. In the near future, the occupiers may intensify their assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia direction, in particular in the area of Huliaipole and Orikhiv. 27 761 14 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

A large number of Russian military vehicles are heading towards Mariupol Heavy traffic of Russian military equipment recorded moving through Novoazovsk toward Mariupol. PHOTO A large amount of military equipment is moving from Russia through Novoazovsk toward Mariupol. 32 021 19 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol Military equipment

State Border Guard Service Motorcycles and light vehicles: enemy shifts assault tactics in Vovchansk direction – SBGS. VIDEO Russians are actively using motorcycles for rapid breakthroughs and insertion of assault groups in close proximity to Ukrainian positions. This mobility complicates their detection and neutralization during approaches. 1 441 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Enemy equipment destroyed Russian army convoy destroyed in Kherson region: "Poor driver, they f#cked up everybody, they didn’t even make it to us". VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier filming a column of Russian equipment destroyed by Ukrainian soldiers. 18 137 30 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The National Guard destroys enemy equipment Since beginning of year, National Guard soldiers have destroyed nearly 600 enemy tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems, - Pivnenko. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed almost 600 tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems along the entire contact line. 733 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ministry of Defence approves Shablia MK19 combat module for use "Shablia" combat module with grenade launcher approved for use in Armed Forces – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Defence Ministry has codified and approved the remotely operated combat module "SHABLIA MK19(M)" for use in the Armed Forces. 3 359 13 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Codification of weapons

Russian MLRS explodes after drone attack Drone operators from 110th Territorial Defence Brigade destroyed Russian BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. VIDEO Drone operators from the 110th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. 2 790 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Russia is transferring new equipment from Crimea to the border with Ukraine Russia is transferring new military equipment from Crimea to Kursk region, - Andriushchenko. VIDEO Russian troops carried out a large-scale transfer of military equipment and personnel from the temporarily occupied Crimea to the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 5 590 18 Previously in trend: Military equipment

Destruction Enemy has lost over 7,000 artillery systems since start of year – Syrskyi. VIDEO Nearly 1,400 enemy artillery systems were destroyed in May. 1 278 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian flees from drone Drone chases occupiers along "road of death" among destroyed Russian military equipment. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 25th separate airborne brigade eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide on the "road of death" among destroyed Russian equipment. 6 624 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment

Head-on collision between a drone and a "loaf" Head-on collision between Ukrainian drone and enemy "loaf" on road in Donetsk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator destroyed an enemy vehicle in the Lyman area, bypassing the net that was supposed to protect the occupiers. 10 014 20 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

New models of equipment in May Over 130 new types of weapons and military equipment approved for use in May – Defense Ministry. PHOTO As of May 2025, more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment were codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces. About 80% of them are domestically developed. 1 350 2 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Ukrainian special boats Several models of Ukrainian special-purpose boats approved for use in AFU – Defense Ministry. PHOTO Several models of Ukrainian-made specialized boats have been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 588 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

drone destroyed tank Russian reveals technical details of Ukrainian heavy drone that destroyed tank and demining vehicle: "When this thing hits, it’s going to f#ck you up". VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier filming the result of the combat work of a heavy Ukrainian drone operator. 27 351 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

destruction Since beginning of year, Defence Forces have destroyed 1,159 occupiers’ tanks and 2,510 occupiers’ armoured combat vehicles, according to Syrskyi. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers continue to destroy the enemy and its equipment. 589 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destroyed Russian equipment Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 969,370 people (+1,240 per day), 10,804 tanks, 27,827 artillery systems, 22,501 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS The Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 969,370 Russian invaders since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. 4 741 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Spider ground robot "Spider" ground robot approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Spider ground robotic system was codified and approved for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 944 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Destruction of Russian military equipment Drone operators of 41st SMB take out two Russian trucks with artillery and two BTR-82s in combat mission. VIDEO Drone operators from the 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed two Russian trucks carrying artillery and two BTR-82 armored personnel carriers. 1 719 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ukrainian evacuation armoured vehicle "Dzhura-EVAC" Ukrainian-made "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle approved for use - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS The "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle was codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces of Ukraine. 4 637 15 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Destruction of Russian equipment Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed almost 10,000 units of enemy vehicles and special equipment since beginning of year, - Syrskyi. VIDEO Since the beginning of 2025, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have destroyed 9838 units of Russian occupiers' vehicles and special equipment. 3 044 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

motorcycle of the occupiers Enemy attacked on 40 motorcycles in one of directions - "Khortytsia" OSGT Russian troops in the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia OSGT launched an attack against our troops on one of the directions. There is a tendency to strengthen the role of light vehicles at the front. 18 584 49 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicle forces destroy DPRK self-propelled artillery system in Donetsk sector Defeat of North Korean "Koksan" self-propelled artillery system in Donetsk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 413th battalion "Reid" destroyed an M-1978 "Koksan" self-propelled artillery system in the Donetsk sector. 4 939 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Devices for infantry weapons Ukrainian-made devices for infantry weapons approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Several devices and aids to facilitate the use of domestic and foreign small arms and grenade launchers on military equipment and stationary positions have been codified and approved for use in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The devices were developed and manufactured by Ukrainian gunsmiths. 3 601 2 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Ukrainian UAV WINFLY Ukrainian-made WINFLY UAVs approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made WINFLY unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 046 7 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

drone attacking enemy MLRS In Kharkiv region, drone operators destroyed enemy flamethrower system "Solntsepyok" and tracked all-terrain vehicle "Vityaz". VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, pilots of the "Phoenix" Unmanned System Forces destroyed rare targets: the "Solntsepyok" flamethrower system and the "Vityaz" tracked all-terrain vehicle. 4 436 3 Previously in trend: War Drones against occupiers

Spextr robotic complex New Spextr ground robots approved for use in Defence Forces - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Spextr ground robotic systems of various modifications in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 055 2

Russian army column destroyed Russian occupier films destroyed army column in Zaporizhzhia: "Ukes f#ked everything up. This is all we have left.". VIDEO A video recording of the occupier filming the destroyed column of Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia direction has been published online. 22 194 21

Russian truck is on fire and moving Occupiers watching their burning truck as it continues to drive uncontrollably along field road: "F#ck! We don’t know what happened to boys". VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupiers watching their truck being hit by a Ukrainian drone, probably. 14 626 41

German military equipment To help repair military equipment: Leopard tank manufacturer establishes joint venture in Ukraine The German arms company KNDS Deutschland (Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann, KMW), which produces Leopard 2 tanks, has officially opened a joint venture with one of Ukraine's defense companies. 1 961 15

Examples of automotive equipment in Defense Forces Almost 30 models of motor vehicles approved for use in Defense Forces in 2024 - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and put into service in the Defence Forces of Ukraine nearly 30 models of vehicles for movement in difficult terrain and off-road conditions. 2 000 10

Ukraine received the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle from Rheinmetall: what is known Rheinmetall hands over first Lynx IFV to Ukraine At the end of 2024, the German defense company Rheinmetall handed over the latest KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to Ukraine. 10 611 53

14 pieces of destroyed enemy equipment remain near Chasiv Yar Russia’s failed offensive in east left cemetery of broken equipment near Chasiv Yar - Forbes. PHOTO The recent unsuccessful Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has left behind a "cemetery" of broken armoured vehicles. 8 889 14

Ukraine received 1,000 laptops, tablets and equipment for combat systems Armed Forces of Ukraine received technical assistance worth 3.3 million euros from partners from Estonia, Netherlands and Luxembourg - Umerov Ukraine is strengthening the digital capabilities of the Armed Forces with technical assistance worth more than 3.3 million euros from allies from Estonia, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. 431 9 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian ground robotic system CRAB-LS Ukrainian-made noiseless transporter CRAB-LS is approved for operation - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised the supply of the CRAB-LS universal ground robotic system, a domestically produced robotic system. 4 864 4

Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Ukrainian Defence Forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian "Osa-AKM" anti-aircraft missile system that was trying to hide in a shelter. 6 747 8

APC M113 reinforced with Tavria 14.5/7.62 module M113 armoured personnel carrier reinforced with new Ukrainian-made "Tavria 14.5/7.62" combat module - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Ukrainian gunsmiths have enhanced the firepower of the M113 armoured personnel carrier that the Defence Forces are receiving as part of international assistance. They produced a Tavria 14.5/7.62 remote-controlled module and installed it on the armour of the APC. 4 675 1

Russian "Zoopark-1M" radar system destroyed in eastern Ukraine In eastern sector, fighters of 15th Brigade of "Black Forest" artillery reconnaissance unit destroyed Russian "Zoopark-1M" radar system. VIDEO In the eastern sector, Ukrainian artillerymen delivered a devastating blow to the positions of Russian troops. 2 149 4 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of enemy column Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 757,340 people (+1,400 per day), 9,526 tanks, 21,067 artillery systems, 19,616 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 757,340 Russian invaders. 5 673 14 Previously in trend: War

Army+ Military to receive reward for destroyed enemy equipment within 72 hours after report is approved in "Army+" - Chernohorenko Within 72 hours after the approval of an electronic report in the Army+ application, servicemen will be able to receive a reward for destroying the equipment of the Russian invaders. 1 387 10 Previously in trend: War

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