Since the outbreak of the Russian full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, the Slovak arms industry has been going through a boom period. 2024 saw continued growth – particularly among privately owned manufacturers, while state-owned firms lagged behind. According to the Economy Ministry’s register, more than 170 companies currently hold licences to act as…
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Neil Crompton, the British Ambassador to Ukraine. The Defence Minister congratulated Mr Neil Crompton on his appointment and expressed gratitude to the United Kingdom for its steadfast support and leadership in assisting Ukraine. The parties discussed the implementation of existing agreements and the preparation of new…
The combat-proven Octopus interceptor, developed within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been put into production by the first three Ukrainian companies. Another eleven manufacturers are undergoing technical preparations to join the serial production phase. “Ukraine is launching serial production of its own interceptor designed to counter Shahed drones. The Octopus is a Ukrainian technology…
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal took part in a videoconference with the defence ministers of the European Group of Five (E5) countries – Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and France – as well as the EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas. “Bolstering our air defence continues to be one of Ukraine’s foremost priorities.…
Strong Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose development requires allies’ support, are the foundation of future security guarantees for our state. The Ukrainian army will also become an effective tool for strengthening the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region, as Europe’s security is inextricably linked to Ukraine’s security. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister for…
During his working visit to Latvia, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held talks with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braze and Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mierina. Discussions focused on the importance of reinforcing air defence capabilities. The Ukrainian minister shared Ukraine’s experience in establishing a multi-layered air defence system and confirmed…
Germany’s armaments company Rheinmetall and its Lithuanian partners on November 4 held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new ammunition factory worth several hundred million euros near the northern town of Baisogala. The facility will be built on a 340-hectare site in Kemerai, a village about six kilometres from Baisogala in Radviliskis district. It is expected…