Defense

The United States is focused on what can be done to help Ukraine in its struggle against Russian armed aggression now and will continue to roll out more security assistance packages. The relevant statement was made by Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh during a press briefing, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Our focus is on Ukraine, what we can do to help Ukraine in this fight now and what you – we can continue to sustain with for its long term,” Singh said. In her words, the United States has announced another security assistance package for Ukraine’s long-term assistance just…

The Republic of Korea will provide Ukraine with mine detectors and demining equipment as part of its assistance package for the war-torn nation. The relevant statement was made by Principal Deputy National Security Adviser to the President of South Korea Kim Tae-hyo, an Ukrinform correspondent reports, referring to Yonhap. On Saturday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and agreed to provide the country with a package of security, humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, titled ‘Ukraine Peace and Solidarity Initiative’. According to the adviser, this initiative consists of nine components – three for each…

Eighteen thousand Ukrainian soldiers have already undergone basic training program in the United Kingdom. “Op Interflex, the UK-led infantry training of Ukrainian volunteers, has so far trained 18,000 recruits. Launched on 26 June 2022, Op Interflex teaches Ukrainians how to survive and be lethal in their fight against the illegal invasion of their homeland,” UK’s Ministry of Defence posted on Twitter. 🎥 Op Interflex, the UK-led infantry training of Ukrainian volunteers, has so far trained 18,000 recruits.Launched on 26 June 2022, Op Interflex teaches Ukrainians how to survive and be lethal in their fight against the illegal invasion of their…

On Sunday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced the testing of the Ukrainian-made innovative radio-electronic reconnaissance station, RPS-7 Inhul. The relevant video was posted by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. RPS-7 Inhul is an innovative radio-electronic reconnaissance station manufactured in Ukraine. It can detect enemy radars, air defense systems, and aircraft from a long distance. Obtaining this information is critical for our artillery, which hunts down russian military equipment.… pic.twitter.com/99RA9EkWwn — Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) July 9, 2023 “RPS-7 Inhul is an innovative radio-electronic reconnaissance station manufactured in Ukraine. It can detect enemy radars, air…

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and preparations for a new Ramstein format meeting in a telephone conversation. “Had a productive phone conversation with my colleague, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III,” Reznikov posted on Twitter. As noted, the parties discussed the current situation on the front lines and further steps of the counteroffensive operation, as well as other urgent issues. Had a productive 📞 conversation with my colleague, @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III.We discussed the current situation on…

NATO is eyeing the option of placing a base for training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in Romania. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to Politico. Three sources familiar with the planning of the training process told Politico that NATO member states are close to launching a training program for Ukrainian pilots, and that one of the sites for their future training could be in Romania. According to former and current Pentagon officials, work is underway to conclude a contract for conducting the aircraft training in Romania. They also explained that it is highly likely that Lockheed Martin,…

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union (COREPER II) increased the European Peace Facility (EPF), which finances the purchase of weapons for Ukraine, by EUR 3.5 billion. “Today, the EU Ambassadors approved an additional €3,5 billion (2018 prices) to the European Peace Facility,” the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU posted on Twitter. As noted, this decision reaffirms the EU’s commitment to supporting its partners in the field of security and defence. As reported, in March 2021 the Council of the EU adopted a new financial instrument – the…

Latvia has already provided Ukraine with military aid alone amounting to more than 1% of its GDP, including the transfer of all available Stinger MANPADS, and is going to complete the transfer of all its helicopters. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, this was announced by Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London. At the beginning of his speech, he pointed out that Latvia never had any illusions about Russia, and therefore, against the background of Russia's build-up of troops near the Ukrainian border, in November-December 2021, a decision was made to send Stinger MANPADS…

The Parliament of Denmark (Folketing) has approved another package of military assistance to Ukraine for 2023-2028, totaling EUR 2.95 billion. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Great news from Copenhagen: the Folketing approved another package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 2.95 billion euros for 2023 -2028,” Reznikov wrote. In this regard, Reznikov thanked Morten Bødskov, Troels Lund Poulsen, and the Danish people. “Every growl of Leopard and salvo of CAESAR is a salute in your honor. And your participation in the ‘Bird Coalition’ will add to this orchestra…