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The Armed Forces of Ukraine have established in their structure a separate unit dealing with the protection of cultural heritage. That’s according to the General Staff, Ukrinform reports. Thus, the Army once again confirms its compliance with the norms of international humanitarian law, including the provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, adopted in The Hague on May 14, 1954, and two protocols thereto on the creation of a specialized unit for the protection of cultural heritage. The 1954 Hague Convention is the main international treaty in the field of the…

Ukraine and U.S. defense chiefs had a phone call on Friday to discuss the developments on the frontlines, the prospects for continued military support from the United States, as well as preparations for the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This was stated by the DoD press service, Ukrinform saw. "Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov today to discuss battlefield dynamics and U.S. security assistance to Ukraine," the American department noted. Read also: US, UK discuss war in Ukraine in Strategic Dialogue format - Pentagon It is noted that the…

Ukrainian military experts have presented to American counterparts evidence of Western electronic components used in Russian weapons. That is according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ukrinform reports. “The Main Inspectorate and Technical Inspectorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense have established systematic cooperation with the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Defense. Regular meetings focus on monitoring security assistance to Ukraine’s Armed Forces and shaping sanctions policies against foreign companies whose products are found in Russian military equipment,” the report reads. It is noted that during a recent meeting, representatives of Ukraine's research institutions presented a comprehensive…

Ukraine has successfully completed the testing phase for a range of drones equipped with fiber-optic communication, with the process of obtaining a NATO code nearing completion. As reported by Ukrinform, this information was shared on Facebook by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "Leading the lineup is the Black Widow Web 10 project drone — a fiber-optic kamikaze. This drone can travel over five kilometers and carry approximately two kilograms of payload. Developers of this project have received NATO codes not only for this model but for an entire range of UAV solutions," the post reads. Colonel…

The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Italy discussed military assistance to Ukraine next year, particularly the prospect of equipping the Armed Forces brigades.   Rustem Umerov said this in a post on his Facebook page, Ukrinform reports. “Had a productive conversation with Italy’s Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto. The key topic was military assistance for Ukraine in 2025. We discussed prospects for equipping Ukrainian brigades with weapons and equipment,” he wrote. Special attention was paid to the issue of air defense. Umerov thanked Italy for the air defense systems that had already been delivered to protect the Ukrainian skies.…

Norway has contributed a USD 232 million package (approximately 2.6 billion Norwegian kroner) to support Ukraine. The funding will provide military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine. That is reported on Norway’s government website and relayed by Ukrinform. The package includes: - £92 million for equipment to bolster Ukraine’s navy, including small boats, reconnaissance drones, uncrewed surface vessels, loitering munitions, and mine countermeasure drones. This support is part of the maritime coalition co-led by the UK and Norway. - £68 million for air defense equipment, including radars, decoy land equipment, and counter-drone electronic warfare systems. - £26 million to provide…

Denmark has allocated 2.1 billion Danish kroner (more than EUR 281 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense. That is according to the Danish Ministry of Defense, as reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and relayed by Ukrinform. This latest contribution marks Denmark's 23rd aid package for Ukraine. The package also includes financial contributions to the operational support of Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets. "One of Ukraine's most urgent needs is the ability to defend itself against Russian airstrikes. That’s why we are prioritizing increased support for air defense," Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated. Read also: Zelensky on meeting with European…

The United Kingdom will send a £225 million ($286 million) military aid package to Ukraine, focusing on bolstering its navy and air defense capabilities. This was reported by Reuters, as relayed by Ukrinform. "The brave people of Ukraine continue to defy all expectations with their unbreakable spirit. But they cannot go it alone – which is why the UK will step up our international leadership on Ukraine throughout 2025, " British Defense Secretary John Healey said in a statement. It is noted that the package will comprise: 92 million pounds for equipment to bolster Ukraine’s navy, including small boats, reconnaissance…

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for supply the CRAB-LS, a domestically produced universal ground robotic system, for use by the Armed Forces. According to Ukrinform, this information was shared by the Ministry's press service, citing the Main Directorate for Life Cycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment. "The CRAB-LS is designed primarily for logistical support tasks, such as delivering essential supplies, ammunition, and equipment to positions, as well as evacuating the wounded. It can also be equipped with combat modules or used as a transporter in hazardous zones. The system features a silent high-torque electric engine and…

A special information section, Arsenal, is now available on the website of the Ministry of Defense designed for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment. That’s according to the MoD Main Department for the Weapons and Military Equipment Lifecycle Support, Ukrinform reports. “Specialists from the Main Department for the Weapons and Military Equipment Lifecycle Support have laid down important information for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment. In particular, this is about the algorithm for codifying new samples of weapons and military equipment, conducting Type Tests, introducing amendments to Technical Specifications, etc. The information is collected on the website of the…