Mykhailo Fedorov
An experimental project involving businesses in air defense is already shooting down drones in Kharkiv Oblast. Another 13 enterprises are preparing their own groups to protect infrastructure.
Mykhailo Fedorov predicts over 30,000 enemy losses in March due to drone operations. A figure of 50,000 eliminated Russians would have catastrophic consequences.
The government has appointed Vasyl Shkurakov to be responsible for the audit and financial system of the Ministry of Defense. He will implement digital reporting and budget planning.
Fedorov demonstrated to the Lithuanian delegation the operation of small air defense with AI. In February, interceptor drones destroyed over 10,000 enemy drones.
The Ministry of Defense is creating a systemic IT vertical in the army to accelerate digitalization. They are looking for managers, analysts, and developers for over 2,000 positions.
The digital Mission Control system within the DELTA ecosystem is already operational in all military corps. It replaces paper reports and accelerates decision-making.
Fedorov announced the start of B2B partnerships for the development of air defense and electronic warfare systems. Joint projects will receive up to 1 million euros, and winners will be selected in 2026.
The Ministry of Defense is creating a competence center for data analysis and the development of autonomous systems. AI will be integrated into drones and artillery.
Seven-meter supports for the passage of equipment with electronic warfare systems were installed on an important logistics route. The protection minimizes the risks of enemy UAV attacks on transport.
The Cabinet of Ministers launched an AI platform for training autonomous systems without access to sensitive databases. Manufacturers will use real photos and videos from the front.
The Ministry of Defense has contracted twice as many Mavic, Autel, and Matrice multi-copters. Specialists are already testing domestic drone analogues using AI.
The Ministry of Defense is implementing automatic formation of UAV needs through digital systems. The state will only purchase verified drones without corruption risks.
Mykhailo Fedorov reported that over 100 Russians successfully surrendered under UAV escort. Each prisoner increases the chances of Ukrainians returning home.
President Zelenskyy held a security meeting in the Donetsk region, where tasks for protecting critical infrastructure and repairing roads were identified. They also discussed the region's preparation for the heating season and counter-sabotage measures.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
The Ministry of Defense is reforming the weapons codification system to reduce the time from product development to its delivery to the troops. The government has updated three resolutions that change the approach to codification.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of creating consortia with allies to develop air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. This will also help overcome the shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill regulating the social, labor, and pension rights of military personnel. The law ensures return to work, financial assistance after conscription, and additional guarantees for those released from captivity.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has made mobilization toxic and instructed the Ministry of Defense to seek technological approaches.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine presented a war plan with three goals: close the sky, stop the enemy on all fronts, and deprive Russia of economic resources. This should lead to the largest budget deficit in the history of the Russian Federation.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov announced that 90% of deferrals have been automatically extended through "Reserve+" without additional action. Work on a comprehensive mobilization reform is currently underway.
In January 2026, Russia launched 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, the highest monthly figure since the war began. The Ministry of Defense is working to accelerate the supply of MIM-104 Patriot missiles, having agreed on an urgent delivery from European warehouses.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the Commander of the Air Force, the Minister of Defense, and the head of Ukrenergo to prepare additional protective measures. This is due to intelligence information about Russia's preparation for a massive strike.
Artem Vyunnyk, co-founder, CEO of "NVP "Athlon Avia", on a new philosophy of interaction between manufacturer and military.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The assistance includes funding for drones, air defense systems, and missiles for Patriot systems.
Ukraine's partners have announced a new defense support package worth $38 billion. The priority remains strengthening the air defense system and interceptor missiles.
Ukraine intends to increase technological pressure on the enemy after restricting Russian troops' access to Starlink. Minister Fedorov stated that this is just the beginning, and such actions have already yielded results.
Ukraine will soon announce decisions regarding the first manufacturers to receive permission to export weapons. The priority remains to provide for the Defense Forces and scale up drone production.