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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the delivery to Ukraine of a new package of military equipment worth EUR 500 million, which will include cruise missiles for IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS air defense systems, drones, IFVs, and sniper rifles. Pistorius said this at a joint briefing with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Odesa, reports an Ukrinform correspondent. The head of the German defense ministry expressed respect for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their resolve to fight against Russian aggression. Read also: Germany’s defense chief visits training for Ukrainian recruits mastering Patriots "We are ready to provide further…

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius paid a visit to a military base where Ukrainian servicemen undergo training for the Patriot air defense systems. That’s according to the German Embassy in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports. Міністр Пісторіус відвідав 21-шу зенітну ракетну батарею, щоб особисто ознайомитися з тим, як проходить підготовка бійців 🇺🇦 на зенітно-ракетному комплексі Patriot. Вже втретє 🇩🇪 навчає 🇺🇦 військових на системах протиповітряної оборони. Вони допомагають рятувати життя в Україні. https://t.co/BBugSzDfn2 — Посольство Німеччини (@GermanyinUA) May 29, 2024 "Minister Pistorius visited the 21st anti-aircraft missile battery in order to personally see how training of Ukrainian soldiers for the Patriot air…

The ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft, which is part of the latest package of military aid to Ukraine announced by Sweden, will allow the defense forces to detect enemy missiles, warplanes, and radars. That’s according to Ilya Yevlash, the spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform reports. "This aircraft is unique in its kind... It is a kind of AWACS - a flying radar that helps to ‘illuminate’ and detect targets. The Russians have such an aircraft, we have already destroyed two of them – the A-50 early warning…

One of the European states has commissioned Germany’s defense concern Rheinmetall to supply a six-digit number of air defense ammunition. This was announced by the company press service, Ukrinform reports. "A European customer country has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply 35mm AHEAD ammunition for the Skynex air defence system. The total value of the order is in the low three-digit million euro range. A six-digit number of cartridges will be manufactured," the report said. Read also: By supporting Ukrainian industry, EU can directly finance Ukrainian defenses - Borrell Although the press release stopped short of naming the country in question, they…

The Lithuanian government approved EUR 13.5 million for the purchase of air surveillance radars to contribute to the German-led air defense coalition for Ukraine. That’s according to Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas, who broke the news on Wednesday, Ukrinform reports with reference to LRT. “Today, the government allocated 13.5 million euros for the acquisition of radars that will strengthen the warning system in Ukraine. By doing so, we are joining the German-initiated air defense coalition,” Kasčiūnas told reporters. According to the minister, the goal for 2024 is to donate four such radars that will “enhance warning, visibility, and the ability to…

The European Union should more deeply integrate Ukraine’s domestic defense production into the ecosystem of the European defense industry, which would allow the EU to procure military equipment directly from Ukrainian manufacturers, thus directly financing Ukrainian defense. This was stated by EU High Representative Josep Borrell in Brussels during a press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council (Defense) on Tuesday, reports an Ukrinform correspondent. "We discussed about the European Defense Industrial Strategy. We took stock of the result of the last EU-Ukraine Defense Industries Forum, with more than 400 participants. It is clear that we need to anchor the Ukrainian…

First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha during a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Simonas Satunas, emphasized the need to increase defense assistance for Ukraine. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrinform saw. "Andrii Sybiha expressed gratitude to the Lithuanian side for the political support and multidimensional practical assistance provided to Ukraine to counteract the full-scale Russian aggression. He also emphasized the need to increase the volume of defense assistance to our country," the Foreign Ministry noted. The interlocutors discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during a meeting in Kyiv with Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock discussed the latter’s joint initiative with the German defense chief to find additional Patriot systems and other air defense capabilities for Ukraine. The head of state reported this via X, Ukrinform saw. "I welcomed German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on her seventh visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. I spoke about the frontline situation and Ukraine’s key defense needs. We discussed the joint initiative of German foreign and defense ministers to find additional Patriot and other air defense systems for…

More than 3,000 convicts have already applied for parole in order to join the Army ranks in Ukraine. That’s according to Deputy Minister of Justice Olena Vysotska, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "This is more than 3,000 people. This is what we foresaw before the law passed parliament. It cannot be said that all 20,000 people we had in our outlook as the entire potential will ultimately join. During the previous polls, about 4,500 expressed such will. Now these numbers will fluctuate..." Vysotska said, answering the question of how many applications for…

Ten Ukrainian servicemen underwent F-16 fighter jet maintenance training in the Netherlands. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the Dutch Ministry of Defense. "Ten Ukrainian servicemen have undergone training in the Netherlands in the maintenance of F-16 fighters. The Netherlands agreed to provide Ukraine with at least 24 F-16s. They also need to be maintained and serviced," the report reads. It is noted that the Ukrainians were trained in the maintenance of all parts critical for a fighter pilot. It is about the helmet, oxygen systems, and parachutes. Read also: New satellite imagery shows two MiG-31s, one Su-27…