Defense

Belgium will send M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in its new security assistance package. As Ukrinform reports with reference to DW and RTBF Belgian state media outlet, the transfer of such vehicles, as well as four Leopard 2 tanks, was announced by the Minister of Defense of Belgium Ludivine Dedonder. It is noted that the Government of Belgium approved the 15th package of security assistance to Ukraine worth 11 million euros on Friday, June 16. These funds will be used to send M113 tracked armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, which the Belgian army decommissioned more than ten years ago.…

The United Kingdom will send an additional GBP 60 million ($77 million) to the Ukraine Support Fund. This was reported by the press service of the UK government, Ukrinform saw. UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has announced an additional GBP 60 million from the UK to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP), bringing the UK's total contribution since February last year to over GBP 80 millioon. NATO's comprehensive aid package for Ukraine has been in effect since 2016. Read also: Many NATO members ready to increase defense contributions to arm Ukraine - Austin "The package provides secure communications; combat rations, fuel, medical…

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine, Canadian Armed Forces aircraft have delivered more than 5,000 tonnes of military aid to Ukraine. "The Royal Canadian Air Force air detachment in Prestwick, Scotland has now delivered over ten million pounds [over 5,000 tonnes] of Ukraine-bound aid donated by Canada, its Allies, and partners," Minister of National Defence of Canada Anita Anand posted on Twitter. She added that Canada will continue to provide support to Ukraine by transporting these important cargoes. Update: the @RCAF_ARC air detachment in Prestwick, Scotland has now delivered over ten million pounds of Ukraine-bound aid…

Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov discussed with the US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and the newly appointed Defense Attaché at the US Embassy, Brigadier General Kipling Kahler, directions of cooperation on strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces. That’s according to the ministry’s press service, Ukrinform reports. "Oleksii Reznikov met with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and the newly appointed Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy, Brigadier General Kipling Kahler. Ukraine’s Minister of Defense congratulated Kipling Kahler on his appointment and expressed hope for further fruitful cooperation. The parties discussed the current and prospective directions of cooperation with the…

Ukraine has filed a request with Australia as to the current condition of 41 decommissioned F-18 fighter jets. This was stated by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, who gave a comment to AFP, Ukrinform reports citing The Defense Post. The Ukrainian diplomat noted that an initial inquiry had been made about the condition of approximately 41 aircraft stored at an air base north of Sydney. Read also: F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots to kick off this summer - Dutch defense chief "There has been a request for information. Ukraine is looking at fighter jet capabilities, including this…

Ukrainian pilots can start training for the F-16 as early as this summer. Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said this in an interview with Reuters, according to Ukrinform. Ukrainian pilots can start training to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets as early as this summer, the minister said. It is noted that the Netherlands previously stated they intend to start training Ukrainian pilots "as soon as possible", but stopped short of announcing the date for the training start. Read also: Australia may send F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine “This summer is our ambition. And we will see if it is…

The state-run defense giant Ukroboronprom is developing capacities to manufacture 155-mm artillery projectiles, which is the standard for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This was announced by company spokesperson Natalia Sad, who spoke at a briefing “Production of weapons and equipment for the needs of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces,” hosted by the Media Center Ukraine - Ukrinform. "We have mastered the production of 82mm mortar mines, 122mm and 152mm artillery rounds, as well as 125-mm tank shells. Today, the work on the 155mm NATO caliber continues. We are learning to produce these munitions because it is no secret that…