defence industry
Netherlands establishes National Institute for Defence Technology
The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has established the National Institute for Defence Technology to accelerate the development and deployment of military innovations. The organization’s first project is dedicated to protecting critical…
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Ministry of Defence provides defence industry enterprises with access to concessional loans worth over 12.5 billion UAH
Over the nearly two years of the state programme, defence industry enterprises have attracted 12.5 billion UAH through 211 concessional loan agreements. The funding enables companies to scale production and modernise equipment.
British Industry Business Centre opens in Kyiv
A British industry business centre has opened in Kyiv, with UK Ambassador Neil Crompton and National Armaments Director Rupert Pierse in attendance. The institution will assist businesses from the UK in establishing partnerships within Ukraine.
Ukraine and Estonia to Launch Joint Defence Projects and Ventures
Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara met with Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem on October 10, 2026, to discuss military cooperation. The officials agreed to establish joint defence enterprises, share intelligence data, and execute…
Ministry of Defence Codifies Varkhan Ground Robotic System for Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and officially allowed the supply of the new Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The domestic development is designed to support military logistics and transport cargo…
Ministry of Defence Codifies 1,500 Domestic Weapons Since Jan
Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for military deployment 1,678 new models of arms and equipment. The overwhelming majority — 1,530 items — were produced by Ukrainian defence sector…
