Ukraine and Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on joint defense production. This involves technology exchange, attracting EU funding, and strengthening the defense capabilities of both countries.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof familiarized themselves with the work of a leading Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned systems. The enterprise serially produces FPV copters and aircraft-type kamikaze drones, having its own design bureau and R&D laboratory with European partners.
Slovakia will transfer five Bozena vehicles and other demining equipment to Ukraine. An agreement has been signed for the gratuitous transfer of engineering, construction, transport, and medical equipment.
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.
Combat medics will be able to get jobs in civilian medicine and acquire new medical specialties through a simplified procedure. The government has identified the development of reintegration programs for combat medics as one of the goals of the Action Program for 2025.
The Ukrainian government has defined the procedure for sending military personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard to the NATO-Ukraine Joint Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. This will allow for the activation of work and the acquisition of full operational capabilities in Ukraine-NATO interaction.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal met with mine manufacturers and discussed air defense for defense industry enterprises. The military needs a large number of mines to deter the enemy, and the ministry will facilitate scaling up production.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, demining units of the Security and Defense Forces have neutralized over 1 million explosive objects. In 2024, 38 km² have been demined, and this year – almost 150 km².
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is starting a new stage of escalation and hybrid warfare against the transatlantic community. He noted that the integration of the Ukrainian air defense system into a single European system should become a decisive step to strengthen security.
President Zelenskyy proposed to Poland and its partners to create a joint shield against Russian air threats, citing Ukraine's experience. He also noted that Russia could have used tankers in the Baltic Sea to launch drones.
Ukraine is increasing the production and contracting of UAVs, including interceptor drones, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. Next week, a technology Staff meeting will be held to scale up Ukrainian drone programs.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated the need to increase the share of contract soldiers in the army among citizens aged 18-24. This was discussed at the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, where the expansion of contract service opportunities was also considered.
President Zelenskyy heard a report on reconnaissance drones entering Ukrainian airspace from Hungarian territory. He ordered all available data to be checked and an immediate report on each recorded fact.
Poland plans to change its legislation to allow its military to act independently against Russian drones over Ukraine, removing bureaucratic restrictions from 2022. A Ministry of Defense bill, submitted in June, would allow drones to be shot down without NATO and EU approval.
Poland is creating a center for implementing Ukrainian combat experience, as announced by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. This will allow the impressive development of Ukraine's drone industry and its implementation in the army at the Alliance level to be utilized.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine held a conversation with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis regarding the implementation of the SAFE defense initiative and the financing of Ukraine's defense needs. The parties also discussed the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and the 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a US Congressional delegation. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, the PURL mechanism, and preparations for signing an agreement on the production and sale of drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers supported the Ministry of Defense's proposal to reallocate the remaining funds from the Ministry of Strategic Industries. This will allow military units to accumulate points for hitting enemy targets and order Ukrainian-made UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the launch of the digital system "Impulse" for accounting for military personnel. It will replace paper accounting, allowing for quick data retrieval and report generation.
25 foreign companies, including defense production giants, are localizing production in Ukraine. The government offers various cooperation models and is creating Defence City to minimize investor risks.
Ukraine will soon be able to produce and use 1,000 interceptor drones per day to effectively shoot down Russian drones. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal noted that this is not only about drone production, but also about creating an entire interception ecosystem, which includes ground control complexes, radars, and electronic warfare systems.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a memorandum on the creation of a joint operational group on unmanned aerial systems. This group will become a platform for coordinating and developing joint initiatives, integrating the latest protection technologies, and initiating new projects.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to discuss cooperation, particularly in drone operation training and the development of joint industry initiatives. He also visited the Polish military cemetery in Bykivnia and met with Ukrainian ministers.
The Brave1 cluster has successfully completed final tests of kamikaze attack drones with a range of 40+ km, capable of overcoming enemy electronic warfare. This opens up a new level of striking the enemy far behind the front line, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated on Tank Troops Day, thanking for courage and professionalism. He noted that tank crews work in a risk zone, cover infantry, and save the lives of their comrades.
Ukraine intends to create drone lines up to 30 km deep on the front line, a so-called Kill Zone, to prevent future aggression. This was announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, emphasizing the need for partners' support in providing Ukraine with FPV drones, robotic systems, and long-range missiles.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with US President's Special Representative General Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. They discussed the results of the "Ramstein" meeting, the acquisition of Patriot systems, and details of the Russian strike on Poland.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Polish delegation was provided with the latest data regarding the deliberate 'Shahed' drone attack. The parties discussed strengthening defense cooperation and the possibilities of joint production of drones and long-range weapons.
At the DSEI exhibition, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with representatives of Saab. The parties agreed on cooperation regarding the supply of radars and strengthening situational awareness in the airspace.
Land has been allocated in a safe region of Ukraine for the construction of a new Rheinmetall plant for the production of shells. This will meet the needs of the Defense Forces and strengthen ammunition production.
