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Ukraine has significantly increased domestic weapons production, with 76% of state procurement sourced locally in 2025, according to PM Shmyhal. The Cabinet of Ministers has adjusted procurement processes to allow three-year contracts, aligning with martial law requirements to strengthen defense industries. Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced joint production initiatives with international partners, including countries within the Ramstein Defense Contact Group, highlighting collaboration for advanced weapon systems. Notably, Ukraine has initiated programs like the Defence City legal regime, and plans with banks to fund defense manufacturing further enhance these efforts. President Zelenskyy prioritizes timely weapon production targets to ensure continued technological advancement and self-reliance in defense.

What percentage of weapons procurement in 2025 was from Ukrainian manufacturers?

In 2025, 76% of the weapons procured centrally by the state were from Ukrainian manufacturers. This reflects a strategic effort to support local defense industries, boost the economy, and enhance defense capabilities under martial law conditions, promoting technological self-reliance and national security.

How has the Cabinet of Ministers changed weapon procurement contracts?

The Cabinet of Ministers has revised the defense procurement procedure to permit signing contracts for weapons purchases for up to three years during martial law. This change enables long-term planning, ensuring steady support for Ukraine's defense industry and fostering local manufacturing growth and sustainability in the defense sector.

What initiatives have been launched for joint weapon production with international partners?

Ukraine has launched initiatives for joint weapon production with international partners, such as the Ramstein Defense Contact Group. This collaboration aims to enhance technological expertise and manufacturing capabilities, involving legal frameworks like the Defence City to boost innovation and operational capacity within the defense sector.

How is Ukraine's banking sector involved in defense manufacturing?

The National Bank of Ukraine is encouraging commercial banks to increase lending to defense industry enterprises, recognizing the defense sector as a priority. This initiative aims to provide financial support to local manufacturers, boosting production capabilities and reinforcing the nation's defense infrastructure through improved economic backing.

What is the significance of the Defence City legal regime?

The Defence City legal regime, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, establishes a special legal and operational environment to support Ukraine's defense industry. It aims to facilitate innovation, production efficiency, and international partnerships, promoting economic growth and technology advancement in weapons production and strategic defense capabilities.

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Government allocates UAH 1bn to support defense industry loans Government allocates UAH 1bn to compensate preferential loan rates for defense industry – Shmyhal The government has allocated 1 billion hryvnias to partially compensate interest on loans and leasing for defense industry enterprises. 19 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

weapons, Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has approved more than 1,300 new models of Ukrainian weapons for use in 2025 In 2025, the Ministry of Defence approved more than 1,300 new models of Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment for use. This is a quarter more than last year. 558 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Codification of weapons

MoD grants Defence City resident status to first company – Shmyhal MoD grants Defence City first resident status to Vampire drone manufacturer Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has granted Defence City resident status to the first company. It is one of the largest high-tech manufacturers, including Vampire and Shrike drones, as well as Shahed-interceptor drones. All of these drones have demonstrated high effectiveness on the battlefield. 1 960 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry

defence industrial complex Ukrainian-made weapons dominate at the front: 76% of procurement is from domestic manufacturers — Shmyhal In 2025, 76% of all weapons centrally procured by the state came from Ukrainian manufacturers. 1 024 16 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry

flamingo rocket Cabinet of Ministers permits weapons procurement contracts for up to three years The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the defense procurement procedure for the period of martial law, allowing state customers to sign long-term contracts for weapons purchases using budget funds for up to three years. 14 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry

Bohdana Ukraine already supplies its army with more than half of its domestically made weapons, Svyrydenko says More than 50% of the weapons currently used by Ukraine’s military are made in Ukraine, and more than three-quarters of defense procurement in 2025 was directed to supporting domestic manufacturers. 1 800 47 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Ammunition production in Ukraine Ukrainian weapons production

Zetros chassis for 200 Bohdana SPHs Defense Ministry explains what makes Zetros chassis special for Bohdana SPHs Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has outlined key features of the Zetros chassis on which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 200 Bohdana  self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2026. 11 329 73 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Ukrainian weapons production

city,defence Cabinet of Ministers approves decisions to launch Defence City: what does it mean? (updated) The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementing regulations needed to launch the special Defence City legal regime. 44 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Targets for Ukraine’s domestic weapons production must be met on time On Wednesday, 26 November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, which focused in particular on Ukraine’s weapons production. 1 447 47 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

The head of the NBU called for more active lending to Ukrainian weapons manufacturers. "Priority sector for country": NBU governor urges banks to step up lending to Ukrainian arms manufacturers The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has called on commercial banks to increase lending to defense industry enterprises. 34 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry

flamingo rocket Zelenskyy’s casting agency received 10% of Ukraine’s defence budget, - NYT Fire Point, which manufactures long-range drones and "Flamingo" ballistic missiles, used to be a casting agency that provided services, among others, for films starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he was still an actor. The company is now one of the largest contractors for the Ukrainian army, with contracts worth $1 billion. 34 218 167 Previously in trend: Production of drones Ukrainian weapons production

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: all deep-strike tasks must be fully implemented by year-end All tasks for long-range strikes on Russian territory must be completed by the end of the year. It includes an expansion of the geography of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. 2 053 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Striking Russia

Flamingo "We don’t have and won’t have 3,000 cruise missiles. President should be asked whether he was misinformed or task wasn’t fulfilled" – MP Kostenko At present, the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot receive thousands of FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles, as setting up mass production of this weapon has proven unrealistic. 22 908 173 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Ukrainian defense industry

Fire Point to launch production in Denmark soon Ukrainian Fire Point may start production in Denmark within months – Poulsen Ukrainian company Fire Point, which specializes in the production of long-range strike UAVs and cruise missiles, may begin production in Denmark within the next few months. 3 986 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Production of weapons Drone industry

Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2025 у Львові Government blocks access to data on domestic arms producers in registries – Svyrydenko At the request of domestic arms producers, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to restrict public access to data on defense industry enterprises, including their locations and production capacities. 1 945 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Access to public registries

NAUDI highlights importance of exports for defense industry Ukraine has sufficient capacity to produce for front and for export – NAUDI executive director Honcharov Joint ventures with foreign partners are the key to developing Ukraine’s defense industry. For the state, exports are important as they will provide an additional resource to finance defense orders. 20 366 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Ukrainian defense industry Drone industry

weapons,production Share of Ukrainian weapons on front is 40%. Production has increased 35 times - Shmyhal Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Ukrainian defense production has increased 35 times and accounts for 40% of all weapons at the front. 1 774 27 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Meeting at Zelenskyy’s office Zelenskyy held meeting on situation in defence sector: there must be more Ukrainian weapons. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the situation in the defence sector. 1 223 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Carl Bildt Ukraine will soon make significant progress in long-range weapons production - Bildt Ukraine is currently actively working on the production of its own long-range weapons, and in 6 months it can make significant progress in this area. 3 323 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Ukraine and partners of the Ramstein format launch a program of joint arms production Ukraine and "Ramstein" countries launch joint weapons production program - Umierov Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov has announced the launch of a joint weapons production program with international partners in Ukraine and in the countries participating in the Ramstein Defense Contact Group. 2 417 12 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Production of weapons

Umerov on joint weapons production with EU and US countries Ukraine launches joint weapons production program with international partners, - Umerov Ukraine is launching a program for joint weapons production with international partners - both within the country and in Ramstein coalition member states. A corresponding bill has already been registered in parliament. 1 054 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

8 roadmaps approved to support Ukraine until 2027 Ukraine and Britain launch new initiative to jointly produce drones, - Umerov Ukraine and the United Kingdom are launching a new initiative to jointly produce drones. 927 12 Previously in trend: Production of drones Ukrainian weapons production

Sapsan missile Ukraine launches mass production of its own Sapsan ballistic missile - OP Ukraine has begun mass production of the Sapsan short-range ballistic missile, which was first used in combat last month. 21 444 93 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s missile program Ukrainian weapons production

Zelenskyy on the production of Ukrainian weapons abroad Zelenskyy announced opening of Ukrainian weapons production abroad Ukraine has launched the Build with Ukraine programme, and in the summer, relevant agreements will be signed to start exporting Ukrainian technologies abroad in the format of opening production lines. 22 232 63 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Ukraine is preparing for the serial production of the Sapsan missile Zelenskyy: Work is underway to launch Sapsan ballistic missile into production Positive tests of the Ukrainian ballistic missile "Sapsan" took place earlier, and work is underway to launch its mass production. 10 918 97 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Zelenskyy on weapons Ukraine can cover up to 40 per cent of its arms needs through domestic production, - Zelenskyy With stable funding, Ukraine can cover up to 40% of its weapons needs through domestic production. 3 605 25 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs $30 billion to launch weapons production at full capacity President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an additional $30 billion is needed to launch Ukrainian arms production at full capacity. 2 745 58 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Zelenskyy talks about weapons production in Ukraine Zelenskyy: More than 40% of all weapons used by Armed Forces at front are made in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will continue to increase its own weapons production to gain a technological advantage over Russia. 1 459 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Ukrainian weapons production Ukrainian defense industry

Drones production Over UAH 104 billion has been allocated by Ministry of Defense to Ukrainian drone manufacturers in 2024–2025 In 2024-2025, the Ministry of Defense has already allocated more than UAH 104 billion to Ukrainian drone manufacturers. 518 3 Previously in trend: Production of drones Ukrainian weapons production

MAGURA V5 More than 40% of the Defense Forces’ weapons are Ukrainian-made products - Budanov Currently, more than 40% of the weapons of the Defense Forces are Ukrainian-made. 1 815 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Kostenko Ukraine can produce up to 10 million drones year – Kostenko Ukrainian defense enterprises can produce about 10 million drones a year if the state sets such a task. 3 437 53 Previously in trend: Production of drones Development of drone production in Ukraine Ukrainian weapons production

120 mm mortar from Ukrainian Armour 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. 4 689 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Manufacture of mortars

Pavel visited rifle production facility Pavel visited production of Bren-2 rifles in Ukraine under license of Czech company. PHOTOS During his visit to Ukraine, Czech President Petr Pavel visited the production of Bren-2 assault rifles under license from Česká Zbrojovka. 14 325 42 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production