Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal stated that over the past three months, the Ministry of Defence concluded 20 contracts under the “Danish model.” The total value of these contracts with partner countries’ defence entities and manufacturing companies amounted to EUR 1.4 billion. “In total, EUR 427.8 million has been disbursed to Ukrainian manufacturers…
A delegation of representatives from Ukrainian defence enterprises, led by Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Sergiy Boyev, held talks with the Lithuanian side on implementing joint defence industry projects. Following a working visit to Romania, the Ukrainian delegation, led by Sergiy Boyev, arrived in Lithuania, where they met with Vice-Minister of National Defence Tomas…
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the German delegation headed by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche. The delegation also included representatives of German energy and defence companies. “The previously announced EUR 9 billion in assistance will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities next year,” stated Denys Shmyhal, thanking Germany for…
Lithuanian arms and ammunition manufacturers are urging the government to order more locally produced weapons, arguing that excessive bureaucracy and a preference for Western suppliers are stifling the country’s defence industry. Domestic producers say that while Lithuania increasingly tests its homegrown weapons in Ukraine, the government remains focused on attracting large foreign defence companies to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he discussed joint drone production with the leadership of Saab. He announced this during a joint press briefing with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Saab plant. “We are very interested in serious joint production with Saab. We want to build drones. We are very interested and open…
The Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, held talks with the Minister of Defence of Spain, Margarita Robles. In particular, the parties discussed arms transfers and participation in defence initiatives. “russia continues to terrorise our cities, seeking to destroy our energy infrastructure. Ukraine, therefore, urgently needs to strengthen its air defence, including through the…
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says that Lithuania plans to allocate 5.38% of its GDP to the military in its 2026 state budget. “Defence spending in the 2026 budget will reach 5.38% of GDP. This is a record amount,” Ruginiene told reporters after a Cabinet meeting on October 15. Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekunas said defence funding…