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President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukrainian budget for 2025 lays down UAH 775 billion for the production of Ukrainian drones. The head of state said this in an interview with Ukrainian Radio, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "In our budget for 2025, UAH 775 billion is provided for Ukrainian drones and domestic defense orders. This money is already there, plus guaranteed funding from partners," Zelensky said. Read also: Russia says UAVs attack their military airfield in Krasnodar territory According to the president, active work on the missile program is also underway. Currently, Zelensky assures, tests of four types of missiles are…

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the battlefield situation and Ukraine's priority needs with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Umerov wrote this in a post on his Facebook page, Ukrinform reports. “We discussed the situation at the front and Ukraine’s priority needs. We focused on strengthening our air defense capabilities ahead of winter and opportunities for Norwegian investment in the Ukrainian defense industry,” Umerov posted. The Defense Minister thanked the Prime Minister and the Norwegian people for the new aid package worth EUR 500 million. Read also: Ukraine, Norway’s defense chiefs talk bilateral cooperation “This is an important support…

The U.S. Department of Defense is determined to ensure the delivery of security aid to Ukraine, previously approved by Congress, until the term of the current administration expires, but will allocate packages as soon as own reserves are refilled. That’s according to the assistant spokesperson for the Pentagon, Sabrina Singh, who spoke with journalists on Thursday, Ukrinform's own correspondent reports. "As we continue to refill our own shelves, you're going to see equipment capabilities continue to flow out (to Ukraine - ed.)," Singh said. According to the official, the Pentagon is constantly working to refill its stocks in order to…

In the east of France, the training course for the Ukrainian infantry brigade, which now bears the name of Anne of Kyiv, is nearing completion. The corresponding commitment to train and arm several thousand Ukrainian soldiers on French territory had been undertaken by the country's president, Emmanuel Macron. On Thursday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister of Armed Forces Sebatian Lecornu, and a delegation from the Embassy of Ukraine visited the training center, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Over the past two years, Europe has provided an opportunity to train 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers. And we are proud that here in Grand…

During a visit to Norway, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov discussed the issue of bilateral cooperation with his Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram. That’s according to Umerov’s Facebook post, seen by Ukrinform. The two ministers discussed important issues of bilateral cooperation, in particular ways to develop and strengthen the Ukrainian air defense system, the report reads. "This is a critically important area, and we are continuing to work on reinforcing it," the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry emphasized. Read also: Ukraine, Norway sign defense cooperation agreement According to Umerov, another key topic of the meeting was "the training…

The Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) have signed a cooperation agreement. This was announced by Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform. The agreement opens up new opportunities, particularly for sharing information on the arms market, conducting joint research, and developing innovative military technologies. Working groups have already been established in Kyiv and Oslo, where experts from the Norwegian agency are assisting in training Ukrainian specialist across various fields, Umerov informed. Read also: Norway planning to help Ukraine strengthen its Navy "I am confident that deepening…

Since April of this year, following additional funding approved by Congress, the United States has delivered to Ukraine 83% of the promised ammunition, 67% of the pledged air defense systems, and 60% of firepower capabilities from its own stockpiles by October. This was stated by Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder during a press briefing, as reported by Ukrinform via Voice of America. According to the spokesperson, the 83% of critical ammunition includes 155-mm artillery shells, GMLRS (rockets for HIMARS), and munitions for Patriot and NASAMS systems, among others. The 67% of the promised air defense systems encompass Stinger and HAWK missiles,…

German defense company Rheinmetall and satellite company ICEYE have reported initial successes in their joint effort to support Ukraine with satellite imagery. This collaboration, which began in September 2024, is aimed at enhancing Ukraine's intelligence capabilities. That is according to a statement on the Rheinmetall website, as reported by Ukrinform. "To meet Ukraine's urgent need for SAR satellite imaging capabilities, Rheinmetall and Ukraine have signed a contract with the support of the German government. The agreement expands the SAR data and other support that Ukraine has been receiving from ICEYE during the war," the press release states. As of early…

Ukrainian manufacturers have showcased unique UAVs for reconnaissance and targeting, which are the first analogues of the Chinese Mavic drone widely used on the frontlines. The presentation was held at one of the testing grounds and was organized by the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, with participation from various drone manufacturers, as reported by Ukrinform. During the event, Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin emphasized that these drones are the first Ukrainian developments independent of foreign suppliers. "We are presenting unique Ukrainian products that serve as analogues to the Chinese Mavic drones, currently the most popular reconnaissance drones used…

France will donate to Ukraine nearly 10 more long-range Scalp missiles allowing Ukraine to deliver strikes behind the front line. French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu reported this in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche, Ukrinform reports. "In order for Ukraine to be able to strike behind the front line, I signed papers on another transfer of nearly 10 Scalp missiles, as pledged to Volodymyr Zelensky by the president of our Republic," the minister said. Lecornu added that the supply of Mistral missiles will go on as well. Read also: Zelensky, Macron discuss military aid to Ukraine "With…