Ukrainian sappers to train at Middle East mine action school with funding from Paris
With nearly 40% of its territory potentially contaminated, Ukraine deepens cooperation with France and Lebanon to dismantle hidden killers of war.
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Ukraine rolls out domestic RPG-7 simulators to train soldiers for tank-killing precision
Troops now train with realistic laser-guided systems that mimic combat against armored targets.
Ukrainian defense ministry acquires first locally-made military trucks under state guarantees
More than 50% of the production of these trucks is localized in Ukraine.
Turmoil at Ukraine’s defense ministry as procurement chief resists ouster
She saved Ukraine billions on bullets. But now Maryna Bezrukova may lose her job for refusing to "play politics" with the war effort.
Ukraine’s defense ministry under fire for “management chaos” a year after leadership change
Despite initial optimism, Ukraine's defense sector under Minister Rustem Umerov grapples with procurement inefficiencies, international cooperation failures, and a lack of strategic planning, according to a critical report by civil society leaders.
Ukrainian military rolls out first-ever female-specific uniforms
Ukraine's military has introduced its first-ever combat uniforms made for the tens of thousands of women providing active service as troops expand inclusivity.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense has conducted unannounced audits, reported on violations to clean up the system
Rustem Umerov said his team detected "numerous violations" and reported on the first contracts, which were terminated and money returned to the state.
Ukrainian MoD contractor nabbed amid $ 1.2 bn fraud probe as minister vows to clean house
Ihor Hrynkevych's attempt to give a $500k bribe amid an ongoing probe of corruption at Ukraine's Defense Ministry backfired badly as minister Rustem Umerov announces he will "clear the system"
Five Ukrainian war startups taking on Russia’s brute force
From AI spying systems to ground drones, Ukraine is revealing the power of grassroots innovation against Russia's top-down military behemoth, with agile defense tech startups tailored to the war's realities.
Ukraine military fundraiser Hanna Hvozdiar becomes Strategic Industries Deputy Minister
The appointment gives Ukrainians hope for a more effective management of domestic military production. Before the appointment, Hanna Hvozdiar used to manage a private Serhiy Prytula foundation, collecting money for the military to equip soldiers. The second in Ukraine military charity by size, it earned popularity and respect among Ukrainians.
Zelenskyy announces replacement of Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Reznikov resigns (updated)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the replacement of the Defense Minister. “Autumn is a time for strengthening,” Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine launches a new agency in the Ministry of Defense to make procurement more efficient
Unlike other Ukrainian ministries, which since 2017 have been operating according to the new Prozorro system, the Ministry…
Russians love symbolism, so we anticipate February’s offensives – Defense Minister Reznikov
Oleksii Reznikov, the Ukrainian Defense Minister, had stated at a press conference that the country’s defense forces anticipate…
Russia prepares for new offensive in spring; Ukraine is de facto NATO member – Ukraine defense minister
In an interview with the BBC, Oleksiy Reznikov said he was sure Ukraine would receive long-sought weapons, including…
‘We are not afraid and you must not be either,’ Ukrainian defense minister says
Russia has long depended for its successes on its ability to intimidate by instilling fear in its opponents.…
Ukraine launches hotline, site for families of Russian killed & captured soldiers
Anton Herashchenko, advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, announced that the Ministry of Defense of…
How Ukraine is building its territorial defense: results of first month
The first local defense units emerged in Ukraine in 2015. However, these were neither part of the armed…
Germany blocks Ukraine’s arms purchase from NATO as unofficial arms embargo on Ukraine continues
The news about Germany’s move was reported by Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov in his commentary for…
Growing pains in the Ukrainian Special Forces
Nonetheless, the UASOF still suffers from some obstacles on its road to superior combat readiness. Chief among them…
Defense reform in Ukraine: The leadership challenge
The latest “National Security Strategy of Ukraine” was approved on September 14, 2020 (see EDM, September 24, 2020),…