Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched a new digital function in the "Army+" application, which allows military personnel to submit an electronic report for changing their place of service between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine. This innovation is the result of joint work of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can now directly purchase unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment, and their components. This will accelerate supplies to the front and increase the combat capability of the Defense Forces.
Ukraine, in cooperation with NATO, has launched a project to improve medical care on the front lines, taking into account the realities of modern warfare. The project focuses on providing field assistance and evacuating the wounded within an 8-kilometer kill zone.
The "Contract 18-24" program has now been extended to all combat units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Anyone aged 18-24 can choose any brigade to sign a one-year contract.
Expert Volodymyr Bondarenko stated that Ukrzaliznytsia lost UAH 77. 4 million on purchases of diesel fuel, coal, and wagons, and also indirectly cooperates with Russians. This happened after former NABU detective Mykhailo Rykovtsev took over the company's economic security service.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on increasing the financial provision of the security and defense sector by almost 350 billion hryvnias. Amendments to the State Budget-2025 provide for an increase in financing by 324.7 billion hryvnias, including 301.2 billion for the Ministry of Defense.
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada recommended adopting the draft law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The document provides for an increase in funding for the security and defense sector by UAH 324.7 billion, including UAH 309.7 billion for the Ministry of Defense.
Scandalous newcomer of Kyiv "Dynamo" Vladyslav Blenutse received gratitude from the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for supporting territorial defense. Earlier, the football player transferred 700 thousand hryvnias to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
A Therapeutic Garden has been opened at VDNH in Kyiv, designed to support the recovery of veterans and everyone who needs it. The garden, which is always accessible, is a pilot project within the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space.
A professional standard for military police officers has been developed in Ukraine, which defines their duties, rights to use weapons, and training requirements. The functions of military police officers will include, among other things, control over compliance with military discipline, document checks, detention, and escort of military personnel.
Military ombudswoman Olha Reshetylova reported numerous complaints about military personnel staying in positions for more than three months. She also noted that there is a shortage of personnel for full-fledged rotations, and her priority is to launch the office of the military ombudsman.
The 11th meeting of the IT Coalition in Stockholm will accelerate technology procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and increase funding for digital projects. Since September 2023, the coalition has raised over 1.2 billion euros for the development of technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The HACC Appeals Chamber changed the pre-trial restraint for a Ministry of Defense official to detention until December 12, 2025. The alternative is a bail of 20 million hryvnias, whereas previously he was suspected of extorting 1.3 million dollars for winning a tender for the construction of housing for military personnel.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a visit of the Ukrainian delegation to the US, which will include the Prime Minister, the Head of the Office, and representatives of the Ministry of Defense. The goal is a substantive dialogue and the conclusion of strong defense agreements.
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and Germany have agreed on a partnership in the field of digitalization for 2026-2028. The agreement provides for financial support for key projects such as DELTA, Army+, and Reserve+.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allocated UAH 36. 6 billion for the needs of the Ministry of Defense for programs to develop the defense industry complex and procure weapons. An additional UAH 500 million was allocated to support Ukrainian arms manufacturers.
The third International Defense Industries Forum DFNC³ has concluded in Kyiv, gathering around 2,000 participants from over 20 countries. A number of intergovernmental and business agreements were signed at the forum, opening new opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers.
On October 9, from 00:00 to 06:00, planned technical work will be carried out in the "Oberih" register. During this time, it will not be possible to receive services or update documents in the "Reserve+" application.
Ground robotic systems are actively used for evacuating the wounded, logistics, reconnaissance, and engaging the enemy, having transported over 500 tons of cargo in a month.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved amendments to the State Budget-2025, allocating an additional UAH 324. 7 billion for defense by the end of the year. The main source of funding is EU funds and the reduction of non-priority expenditures.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law "On the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" on October 7. This will accelerate changes to combat the aggressor.
The REPMUS/Dynamic Messenger 25 exercises in Portugal aimed to test the capabilities of NATO member states to counter a potential Russian threat.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to develop key elements of the Ukrainian arms export system. Export platforms are planned to be launched in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East by the end of 2023.
The acting director of the Department of State Procurement and Supply of the Ministry of Defense has been served with a notice of suspicion. He concluded unprofitable contracts for the supply of water without conducting an analysis of market prices, which led to losses of 322 million hryvnias.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is scaling up the military marketplace DOT-Chain Defence, connecting 130 brigades to it. An additional UAH 1.5 billion has been allocated for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems, which will allow units to receive the necessary weapons faster.
The Cabinet of Ministers has restricted access to data on defense industry enterprises from public registers for the period of martial law. This decision is aimed at protecting Ukrainian arms manufacturers from Russian attacks and sabotage.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a technology stake that will focus on increasing funding for arms procurement. One of the tools will be controlled arms exports, which should fill the budget for defense procurement.
The largest training center, Camp Jomsborg, for up to 1,200 Ukrainian military personnel has opened in Poland. The center, established with the support of European partners, will enhance the exchange of combat experience between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and NATO.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing to launch a new feature in the Army+ application, which will allow military personnel to submit electronic reports for changing their place of service between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard. This procedure is provided for by the Government's decision of October 1 and will become effective soon after the publication of the changes.
In September 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received almost 110 new types of weapons, 80 of which are of Ukrainian production. This is 40% more than in August and includes UAVs, engineering equipment, and ammunition.