GERB leader Boyko Borissov met in Dusseldorf with Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger to discuss major defense investments in Bulgaria. During the talks, it was revealed that within the next three weeks contracts would be finalized for the establishment of a joint venture between Rheinmetall and a Bulgarian company, paving the way for the construction of…
Military units have ordered 22,000 FPV drones, bombers, reconnaissance UAVs and electronic warfare systems worth over UAH 1 billion through Brave1 Market using points awarded for destroying enemy targets. Under the updated Army of Drones Bonus programme, also known as e-points, equipment worth over UAH 266 million has already been delivered to the front, with…
On September 25, the European Defence Innovation Forum (EDIF) will be held in The Hague. The Governments of the Netherlands and Ukraine will combine efforts to expand defence industry cooperation in Europe. The EDIF is bringing together government officials, investors, leading European and Ukrainian defence industry companies, research institutions and startups to promote the development…
Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal, alongside Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and government representatives, presented the Draft Government Action Plan. “Security and defence are among the top priorities. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set clear tasks in this area, which we will consistently implement,” stated Denys Shmyhal. Key priorities: – At least 50% of funds…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc discussed potential Canadian support for Ukraine’s production of long-range drones. Shmyhal wrote this in a post on Telegram. During the meeting, Shmyhal expressed gratitude for Canada’s steadfast support since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The discussion focused on expanding cooperation in the…
Lithuania has acquired advanced anti-tank land mines and artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen its defence capabilities, the Defence Ministry reports. The mines, valued at more than 10 million euros, are designed to counter armoured vehicles. Ammunition depots have also been restocked with 155 mm artillery shells worth 520,000 euros. The shorter-range shells…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the key stages of construction of an artillery shell production plant with Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall Group. Shmyhal announced this on Telegram. “I had a conversation with Armin Papperger, head of the Rheinmetall Group. He is our long-standing and important partner. We have exemplary cooperation in three areas:…