The Government has allocated UAH 1 billion from the State Budget Reserve Fund to enhance the capabilities of the “Phoenix” unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The Head of Government noted that the funds would be used to purchase modern strike and reconnaissance…
Slovakia’s defence minister, Robert Kalinak (Smer), says the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace has underlined the need to accelerate investment in anti-drone systems. Following a video call with European partners, he told television channel Joj 24 that “it is essential to take measures against such incidents”. Kalinak is now using the Polish…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European partners to join drone production in Ukraine, including interceptor drones, so as not to cede the field to Russia. He made the remarks during a virtual appearance at the Warsaw Security Forum. “Today Ukraine has interceptor drones, and this is a kind of know-how. But believe me,…
In the two months since the launch of DOT-Chain Defence, the military ordered nearly 17,000 UAVs worth almost UAH 600 million. “The Ministry of Defence has launched the DOT-Chain Defence pilot project, a weapons marketplace for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Through this platform, military units can independently order what they actually require at the…
Fixed-wing drones are now available on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace and can be ordered by military units. “Most of the models are reconnaissance drones. They are designed for long-duration flights and capable of performing a broad spectrum of missions. The range comprises 12 models produced by 8 Ukrainian companies,” said Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Defence…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution amending the Procedure for the Withdrawal and Transfer of Military Property of the Armed Forces. The purpose of the amendments is to regulate the procedure for transferring training (neutralised) weapons from military units to the Centres for the Training of Citizens for the National Resistance…
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has begun deploying the Impulse digital personnel accounting and management system. It is the first tactical-level digital system designed to operate in every military unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of the Impulse system is: – Personnel offices and personnel services maintain daily records of service…