US announces $250 million defense aid package for Ukraine
The United States pledged a new package of weapons, ammunition and other defense aid for Ukraine worth $250 million, the Pentagon announced on Sept. 6.
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Ukraine says it has a new ballistic missile — here's what they do
Speaking at a press conference at the end of August, President Volodymyr Zelensky made a cryptic announcement: Ukraine had carried out a successful test of its first domestic-made ballistic missile. "It may be too early to talk about it but I want to share it with you," President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine introduces ‘new’ armored personnel carrier, Khorunzhyi
Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on Sept. 2 that it has approved a new armored personnel carrier (APC) for use by its armed forces. The Khorunzhyi – which means "standard-bearer" and was a military rank in Cossack armies – has been in development for some time, and a lone experimental model was spotted
Ukraine approves homemade Khorunzhyi armored personnel carrier for military use
The Khorunzhy is a modernization of the Soviet BTR-60 armored personnel carrier. Its hull is made of Finnish steel, which has improved the vehicle's ballistic protection, and the frontal armor can withstand shots from a large-caliber machine gun.
Everything we know about Ukraine’s new Palianytsia missile-drone
With much fanfare, Ukraine has announced a new weapon – the Palianytsia missile drone. The first images of the Palianytsia were shown in a video President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X on Aug. 25, following his announcement the day before about the new weapon's first successful combat use. "Today was the
Ukraine has invested $7 billion in defense industry this year, Umerov says
The funds are going towards drones, robotics, and electronic warfare systems, all of which are "already yielding tangible results on the battlefield," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
Ukraine uses over 170 different unmanned systems at front, commander says
Ukraine has taken into service more than 170 samples of unmanned systems which are used at the front, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Vadym Sukharevskyi said in an interview with Ukrinform published on Aug. 27.
Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile-drone pictured for first time
A new video says that "almost everything about the Palianytsia is classified," but does reveal some new information.
Zelensky praises new Ukrainian-made Palianytsia missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's new military advancements, particularly the Palianytsia missile, are a critical way for the country to act amid delays in decision-making by some of its international partners.
How Ukraine's military has changed since it last paraded through the streets of Kyiv
On Aug. 24, 2021, Ukraine's military finest paraded through the streets of Kyiv in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the country's Independence Day. It would be the last time such an event was held, with Russia's full-scale invasion meaning everything on display would be put to the test, with
Sweden's Pansarbandvagn 302 approved by Ukraine – but is it any good?
Ukraine announced on Aug. 19 that it had approved Sweden's Pansarbandvagn 302 (PBV 302) for delivery to its armed forces. The "entire Swedish stock" of the infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) was a part of Stockholm's largest tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth $1.3 billion, announced in late May.
Ukraine approves Swedish infantry fighting vehicle for military use
The "entire Swedish stock" of PbV 302 vehicles was a part of Stockholm's largest tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth $1.3 billion, announced in late May.
Opinion: The West’s escalation strategy has failed. Let Ukraine strike Russia.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Trench Art on July 30, 2024, and has been republished by the Kyiv Independent with permission. In his Oval Office address on July 24, U.S. President Joe Biden rightly claimed credit for being the “first president of this century to report
Ukraine's missile program to get additional funding, Zelensky says
Ukraine will allocate additional funding for the country's missile program, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 6.
Germany delivers Leopard 1 tanks, other aid to Ukraine
The eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks with spare parts were delivered under a joint project with Denmark, the German government said on July 29.
Starstreak missiles in the hands of Ukraine's soldiers – here’s why they're so deadly
Ukraine's Armed Forces announced on July 23 that another batch of its soldiers were in the U.K., learning how to use possibly the best-named weapon on the battlefield – Starstreak. "The Starstreak missile travels at more than three times the speed of sound and can hit a target multiple times
Kyiv, US arms company agree to set up NATO-standard ammunition production
Ukraine's state-owned company, Ukrainian Defense Industry (Ukroboronprom), signed an agreement with the U.S. weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman on ammunition production, the Presidential Office said on July 11.
18 Bohdana howitzers delivered to Ukraine, courtesy of Denmark — here's what they can do
Ukraine's artillery capabilities have received a welcome boost with the news that 18 domestically-made Bohdana howitzers financed by Denmark have been handed over to the Ukrainian military. The purchase of the artillery units is part of a Danish-Ukrainian agreement that donates arms to Kyiv via direct purchases from the Ukrainian
CNN: US may allow deploying its military contractors to Ukraine
Such a move would help the Ukrainian military maintain and repair weapons systems provided by Washington much more quickly. U.S.-supplied military equipment that has been heavily damaged in combat has to be taken out of the country to Poland, Romania, or other NATO countries for repair, which took a long time, CNN wrote.
Washington Post: New trade data reveals increased North Korean munitions transfers to Russia
New internal Russian trade data obtained by the Washington Post shows that Russia may have received 1.6 million artillery shells from North Korea over the course of six months.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv to get priority on air defense missiles from US, new Patriot from Romania
Key developments on June 20: * White House confirms Ukraine to get priority on air defense missile deliveries * Romania to send Patriot defense system to Ukraine * Single Ukrainian Magura drone hit 4 Russian patrol boats at once, Kyiv claims * Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 4, injure 4, including child * Fire
Norway opens new missile factory as global tensions soar
The war in Ukraine and Russia's ongoing threats of escalation against the West mean many countries are upping defense spending.
US arms company to produce munitions in Ukraine
Northrop's agreement is the first known deal of its kind between a U.S. defense company and a Ukrainian government for producing arms in Ukraine.
Ukraine to set up venture with US-based company to repair American armored vehicles
The state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry company signed a memorandum with U.S.-based Amentum Services on plans to set up a joint enterprise to restore and maintain American-made armored vehicles, the company said on June 13.
Ukraine hits Russia's newest communication station for first time, military says
Ukrainian operators reportedly spotted the station on the frontline and hit it with one of the Special Operations Forces' newest weapons. Communication between the command post and Russian army units was disrupted, the military said.
‘We set a precedent.’ Ukraine officially presents Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine officially presented its Unmanned Systems Forces on June 11, four months after President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree ordering the creation of a separate branch of the armed forces tasked with improving drone operations. The announcement comes a day after Defense Minister Rustem Umerov appointed Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the
Opinion: 8 lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine
Two years ago, I outlined eight lessons from Russia's war against Ukraine. And though I warned that it was too early to be confident about any predictions, they have held up reasonably well. When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he envisaged a
Ukraine to directly sign contracts with global arms producers
"This is a new stage of cooperation that will allow us to receive modern arms directly from producers, which will certainly contribute to faster and more efficient modernization of Ukraine's Armed Forces," Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov said during the Balkan-Ukrainian Defense Industries Forum in Bulgaria on June 7.
Polish arms plant explosion starts fire, leaves 1 employee dead
An explosion in the Mesko arms factory in the southeastern Polish city of Skarzysko-Kamienna on June 10 started a fire and killed a 59-year-old worker, RMF 24 reported.
Ukraine uses over 110 types of vehicles on the battlefield
More than 110 models of Ukrainian and foreign-made military vehicles have been approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since March 2022, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on June 8.
Producer of Caesar howitzers to set up branch in Ukraine
Representatives of Ukrainian and French companies signed an agreement to set up an ammunition production facility under a KNDS license during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Paris on June 6-7.
China denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine
The denial comes after the U.S. earlier this week accused China of giving Russia "every support behind the scenes" towards its war in Ukraine, describing its actions as "destabilizing in the heart of Europe."
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