State-owned enterprises, which are part of the Ukroboronprom state holding, are ready, if necessary, to double production of arms and military equipment the Ukrainian Army requires. “Taking into account the pulling of the aggressor power’s troops to the state border of Ukraine, the concern has developed and sent to the participating enterprises an action plan…
Within the framework of the International Arms Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021), Ukraine’s Ukrspecexport and Pakistan have signed a contract for the repairs of T-80UD MBTs for a total of $85.6 million. “Although the closure of borders last year due to the global pandemic has taught us to work effectively online, Ukraine’s participation in one…
Ukraine’s military export agency, Ukrspecexport, which is a part of the Ukroboronprom defense giant, has unveiled the Sokil-300 (Falcon-300) strike drone at the biennial International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in UAE. The Sokil-300 surveillance and reconnaissance UAV with strike capabilities has been developed by the Kyiv-based LUCH Design Bureau for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.…
Ukraine will receive from the United States two new MK VI patrol boats. That’s according to Army Inform, Defense Ministry’s information agency, referring to a Pentagon report. The construction will cost nearly $20 million. The first batch of boats is expected to be built until December 2022. “The vessels for our country will be manufactured…
The defense budget for 2021 will amount to 2.3% of the Gross Domestic Product, the highest level since restoration of independence. The rise is partly the result of weapon systems procured late this year, including coastal missile systems. The nominal minimum domestic defense spend required of NATO members is 2% of GDP per annum. The…
The state-run Ukroboronprom has transferred a repaired MiG-29 jet fighter to the Air Forces of Ukraine. The aircraft was handled by Lviv’s State Aircraft Repair Plant, Ukroboronprom’s press service said. It was considerably damaged in June amid a landing incident. During the repair work, specialists replaced damaged elements of the MiG-29 aircraft, repaired the airframe,…
The Ministry of Defense on December 14 for the first time in its history signed direct foreign economic contracts to purchase military goods from foreign suppliers, the ministry’s press service reported. Defense Minister Andriy Taran has signed a number of defense contracts with Turkish companies. “Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran has signed agreements…