the military-industrial sector

Ukraine can produce up to 10 million FPV drones year - Smetanin, head of Ministry of Strategic Industry Ukrainian enterprises can produce up to 10 million FPV drones per year. 11.04.25 21:14 3 926 55 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Another large batch of 120-mm mortars delivered to Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ukrainian Armour. PHOTO Ukrainian Armor has delivered another batch of 120 mm mortars to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 25.03.25 18:59 4 482 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Manufacture of mortars

We need to rapidly increase defense production, - NATO Secretary General Rutte Increasing the production of military equipment is necessary to ensure the security of the Alliance. 08.03.25 16:05 1 922 25 Previously in trend: Plan to strengthen Europe’s defence Defense expenditures

EU rearmament slowed by dispute between France and Germany - Financial Times The allocation of 150 billion euros for the EU’s defense industry has become a new flashpoint in a long-standing dispute between France and Germany over Europe’s rearmament program. 08.03.25 13:26 80 209 57 Previously in trend: Defense expenditures EU rearmament program

Ukraine produces about third of required amount of weapons - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine has increased the capabilities of the defence industry. 04.03.25 14:22 2 037 34 Previously in trend: Defence industry of Ukraine

Who runs Russian military-industrial complex: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine publishes list of 201 Russian officials An array of information on the governing bodies of the Russian military-industrial complex has been published. The list includes key individuals involved in the formation and implementation of Russian state policy in the military-industrial complex. 24.02.25 14:37 4 309 18 Previously in trend: War

Partners should strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry, - Pistorius German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is convinced of the need to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry. 12.02.25 16:59 378 3

"Ukrainian Armor" paid UAH 1.044 billion in taxes to budget in 2024 1 billion 44 million hryvnias - this is the amount of taxes paid to the Ukrainian budget by the Ukrainian Armor company in 2024. 27.12.24 19:24 681 2

Defence enterprises can continue to book 100% of employees - clarification of Ministry of Economy Critically important defence enterprises recognised by the Ministry of Strategy and Industry will continue to be able to book 100% of their employees as before. The allegations of a reduction in the volume of bookings for such enterprises, as well as alleged threats to the defence industry due to changes to the booking procedure, are not true. 28.11.24 12:16 4 130 7

Ukrainian factories now produce some of best UAVs in world - Austin Ukraine produces some of the best drones in the world. 21.10.24 21:58 3 743 38 Previously in trend: War

By the end of year, Ukraine will receive $4-5 billion for its own drone production, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that by the end of the year, Ukraine will receive about $4-5 billion in aid for its own production of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. 18.10.24 21:37 4 189 15 Previously in trend: War

"Ukrainian Armor" and Czechoslovak Group sign agreement on production of 155 mm shells "Ukrainian Armor" and the Czech holding Czechoslovak Group (CSG) have signed a package of documents on cooperation. 02.10.24 15:04 1 624 3 Previously in trend: Defense

In 2025, Ukraine will increase its own production of drones, long-range weapons and ballistic missiles - Umierov The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is actively working to attract foreign partners to establish joint ventures for the development of the defense industry. 02.10.24 10:51 2 649 57 Previously in trend: Defense

Ukraine is capable of producing 4 million drones annually, 1.5 million have already been contracted, - Zelenskyy During the war, Ukraine was able to build a virtually new defense industry. 01.10.24 21:35 4 960 75

Ukraine is ready to increase weapons production, asks partners to help with financing, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian companies are ready to increase weapons production, but this requires funding from partners. 11.09.24 18:44 1 767 25

We will start producing weapons underground, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is planning to organize underground production of weapons and ammunition to make it less dependent on the delay of supplies by its partners. 06.09.24 21:13 11 880 90 Previously in trend: War

FEU: Ukrainian defense industry capabilities are growing, arms exports will allow to replenish budget by $2 billion Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian arms exports have not actually been carried out, but the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry are constantly growing. 06.09.24 16:49 16 444 65

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. 05.09.24 19:50 3 103 12

Closed arms exports force most defense companies to relocate abroad - Technological Forces of Ukraine Many defense industry enterprises are relocating or planning to relocate abroad, in particular, due to the closed arms export. 05.09.24 17:54 8 055 31 Previously in trend: Defense

Defense companies receive small profits, and this money should be used to develop production, - NAUDI Domestic defense companies receive a limited profit of 3-7% at most, which is needed to maintain and expand production. 04.09.24 22:45 1 262 31

Situation with financing defense sector will have negative consequences for industry and for Ukraine’s defense capability - Belbas The situation with the financing of the defense sector, when manufacturers and suppliers are being blamed for the lack of funds, will have negative consequences for the industry and for Ukraine's defense capability. 30.08.24 22:38 2 293 4

Cabinet of Ministers transfers budget problems to weapons manufacturers - General Director of "Ukrainian Armor" Belbas In conditions of shortage of funds, the government transfers budget problems to the shoulders of manufacturers and suppliers of weapons and military equipment. 30.08.24 12:23 2 436 6 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian defense companies will be represented at International Defense Industry Exhibition "MSPO 2024" in Poland The National Association of Defense Industries of Ukraine (NAUDI) will take part in the 32nd International Defense Industry Exhibition "MSPO 2024", which will be held in the Polish city of Kielce from September 3 to 6, 2024. 29.08.24 22:43 873 1

Explosion occurs at military plant in Bashkortostan, Russia An explosion has occurred at the Russian military-industrial complex Avangard in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan. 05.08.24 22:27 6 582 15

Ukraine’s defence industry continues to work actively. Today we are producing very powerful Bohdan self-propelled artillery systems, - Zelenskyy The domestic military-industrial complex is actively working to meet the needs of the Ukrainian army. In particular, the production of Bohdan self-propelled artillery systems has been launched. 15.07.24 15:36 14 276 70

NATO countries restore defense production to help Ukraine - US Ambassador Smith NATO countries are actively increasing the production capacity of the defense industry to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine and strengthen the eastern flanks of the North Atlantic Alliance. 27.06.24 22:57 1 225 7

Blinken visits production of Ukrainian FPV drones and attack copters. PHOTO US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits Ukrainian drone production. 15.05.24 20:40 11 166 14 Photo News

Long-term contracts and planning will become an important incentive for active development of Ukraine’s defence industry, - Belbas Long-term contracts and planning will be an important incentive for the active development of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex. 17.04.24 18:30 617 11 Previously in trend: War

There are 500 defence enterprises in Ukraine. Almost 300,000 people are involved in production of weapons for Armed Forces, - Zelenskyy Currently, there are 500 defence companies operating in Ukraine. Almost 300,000 people are involved in production. They produce domestic shells, guns, mortars, armoured vehicles, anti-tank systems, electronic warfare systems, etc. for the Ukrainian army. 13.04.24 16:35 3 747 64 Economics

Ukraine needs partners’ help in financing its own defense production - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs to finance its own defense production from partners. 11.04.24 20:26 3 379 65 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine needs to open arms exports abroad to strengthen defense enterprises and occupy markets - Belbas Ukraine needs to liberalize arms exports abroad. If the domestic defense industry can produce some products and people abroad are willing to buy them, then it would be logical and necessary to sell Ukrainian weapons, bringing foreign currency into the country. This will improve the economic situation in Ukraine and stimulate domestic production. 05.04.24 21:46 20 577 163 Ukrainian Politics

Thousands of 122-mm rounds have already arrived in Ukraine, systematic serial production has been established - "Ukrainian Armour". PHOTOS Enterprise "Ukrainian Armour" has increased supplies of 122mm high explosive artillery rounds. 19.02.24 15:03 9 315 63 Previously in trend: War

Partial monopolization of defense industry of Ukraine and imperfection of legislation lead to problems with production of weapons - Zaluzhnyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, in his article, emphasized the partial monopolization of the defense industry and the imperfect legal framework that led to problems with weapons production in Ukraine. 02.02.24 11:49 13 897 113 Previously in trend: War

Defense Forces need to create new state system of technological re-equipment: it will take up to five months - Zaluzhnyi In Ukraine, the Defense Forces need to create a completely new state system of technological rearmament. According to partners. It can take up to five months to create such a system with the required production volume. 01.02.24 20:20 7 500 52 Previously in trend: War

Since December, Russia has been actively attacking military-industrial enterprises, state should minimize information about their activities – Belbas, CEO of Ukrainian Armor. VIDEO Ukraine’s defense industry has become a target of Russian attacks, and it is necessary to strengthen the security of enterprises and minimize information about their activities in open sources. 29.01.24 16:05 4 912 35 Previously in trend: War

With such state of defense industry, EU will not be able to defend itself if Putin attacks tomorrow – Kuleba Due to the state of the defense industry, the EU will not be able to defend itself if Russia attacks it. 17.01.24 21:21 3 895 49 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine should develop its defense potential in order not to depend only on partners – Hudymenko Ukraine is facing the challenge of the most prolonged war possible, and this requires not only courage but also a strategic approach to being ready to resist the enemy for a long period of time. The state needs to change its approaches to supplying the army and work to improve its own defense industry. 09.01.24 15:10 2 287 55 Previously in trend: War

White House is discussing production of modern weapons for Ukraine with US defense industry - Reuters According to Reuters, officials of the US presidential administration met with representatives of 12 US defence companies to discuss the prospects of arms production for Ukraine. 09.01.24 08:59 6 969 41 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine’s defense industry employs 300,000 people, four out of five companies are private businesses - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 672nd day of the war with Russia. 27.12.23 20:30 4 965 38 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine will start mass production of NATO-caliber shells next year - Kamyshin Ukraine plans to massively increase the production of 155-mm shells next year. However, everything will depend on the supply of gunpowder. 27.12.23 18:34 14 633 49 Previously in trend: Defense

Ukraine should produce itself or with partners all the weapons it needs - Zelenskyy Ukraine should produce, independently or together with partners, all the weapons necessary to fight aggression. 27.12.23 00:31 9 208 138 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Zelensky: There are signals of slowdown in Russian defence industry. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 666th day of the war with Russia. 21.12.23 19:54 8 455 81 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy met with Norwegian business, invited them to localize their production in Ukraine As part of his official visit to Norway, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre met with representatives of the Norwegian business community. 13.12.23 22:45 3 265 23 World

Upgraded Bohdana self-propelled artillery system with ammunition delivery system is already operating at front. PHOTO The upgraded Ukrainian self-propelled artillery system Bohdana is already operating at the frontline. 30.11.23 14:53 9 103 55 Previously in trend: War

We are actively moving with United States on joint production of weapons, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 632nd day of the war with the Russian Federation. 17.11.23 19:51 2 783 57 Previously in trend: War

Brink discussed with Umierov and Kamyshin development of defense industry of Ukraine US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink held a meeting with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umierov and the Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin. 15.11.23 22:50 1 725 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

General Staff on missile program: "There are already prototypes, tests are underway" In Ukraine, a missile program is working and new types of artillery installations are being developed. Work is currently underway on the production of towed guns. 02.11.23 18:50 7 768 48 Previously in trend: War

State Audit Service agreed that profit for military-industrial complex should be returned to price. DOCUMENT The State Audit Service of Ukraine stated that it supports the return of profits to the price, and the relevant proposals have been sent to the Ministry of Defense. 27.10.23 18:40 4 995 29 Ukrainian Politics