atlas news
Ukrinform - EN : defense
05 june
02h23
Europe allocates nearly EUR 1.6B for drones for Ukraine in first four months of 2026
European countries have significantly increased funding for unmanned systems for Ukrainian forces, allocating approximately EUR 1.6 billion to this...
04 june
19h59
Ukraine seeking Patriot missiles from Germany in exchange for future interceptors - Bloomberg
Ukraine has asked Germany to provide dozens of additional Patriot interceptor missiles from its existing stockpiles this year as Kyiv seeks to...
01 june
07h54
Contributions to PURL sufficient to continue US weapons deliveries to Ukraine Ministry of Defense
The volume of contributions from partner countries to the PURL program is sufficient to ensure the continued supply of critical U.S.-made weapons to...
00h28
Türkiye offers Japan partnership on drone production
Türkiye is ready to deepen cooperation with Japan in the defense industry, particularly in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles...
31 may
15h00
Russia launches first Starlink alternative satellites into orbit
Russia has already launched the first 16 satellites of its Rassvet constellation into orbit, where they are currently operating in test mode.
30 may
18h46
US start-up plans to send new humanoid military robots to Ukraine - media
Foundation Future Industries, a start-up backed by Eric Trump, the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is testing its autonomous humanoid robots in...
12h58
Ukraine, Denmark strengthen cooperation in defense production
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, held talks with his Danish counterpart, Troels Lund Poulsen. The two sides discussed further steps...
28 may
17h42
Netherlands extends Patriot deployment in Poland to protect Ukraine aid logistics hub
The Netherlands has extended the deployment of its Patriot air defense systems in Poland to protect a key logistics hub supporting aid to Ukraine,...
17h23
DM Fedorov meets with U.S. Congressmen to discuss air defense, tech partnership, PURL
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed Ukraine’s strategic defense priorities with U.S. congressmen Richard Blumenthal and Jim Himes,...
16h01
President’s Office explains details of Swedish Gripen fighter jets deal
In Uppsala, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson have initiated the conclusion of a major defense...
06h55
Sweden to send Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine
Sweden is preparing to transfer several Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.
27 may
22h28
Japanese company tests mine-detection drone in Ukraine
The Japanese company Prodrone conducted tests in Ukraine on a drone designed to detect anti-personnel mines from the air.
18h41
Ukraine launches Battle Proven defense startup competition
The Brave1 defense technology cluster, with support from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has announced the opening of applications for the annual...
23 may
00h31
Russian Shahed drone with Chinese components shot down in Mali
Rebels in northern Mali shot down a Russian-made Shahed-136 attack drone (Garpiya-A1) on May 18 that had been used by mercenaries linked to Russia....
22 may
21h37
Russia reportedly developing secret project to deploy nuclear missiles on seabed - German media
Russia may be pursuing a secret military project codenamed Skif to deploy ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads on the seabed.
05h41
U.S. Department of State approves sale of Hawk missile system equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has approved the military sale to the Government of Ukraine for Hawk missile system sustainment and related equipment,...
18 may
16h11
Ukraine to test new version of Ruta missile with range of up to 2,000 kilometers
Dutch defense company Destinus, together with German defense giant Rheinmetall, is accelerating development of a new long-range missile known as the...
14h27
Ukraine protects over 1,170 km of frontline logistics routes from drone attacks - Defense Minister
In frontline regions of Ukraine, more than 1,170 kilometers of logistics routes have already been protected from drone attacks, while the pace of...
17 may
14h59
Ministry of Digital Transformation shares details about use of digital technologies on battlefield
Acting Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Bornyakov said Ukrainian troops are effectively using digital technologies on the battlefield...
16 may
20h38
Defense products in Europe have become more than 50% more expensive in two years Estonian Defense Minister
European countries are facing rising costs of defense products over the past two years, prices in some cases have increased by more than 50% due to...
15 may
13h39
Ukraine develops frontline power modules designed for extreme conditions - manufacturer
Ukrainian engineers have developed dust- and water-resistant power modules for combat conditions that ensure autonomous operation of equipment and...
12 may
12h20
Ukrainian company Phantom Defense developing comprehensive counter-drone ecosystem
Ukrainian company Phantom Defense, which specializes in counter-drone systems and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is working on the creation of a...
10 may
18h52
Ukraine, Norway agree on joint production of 155 mm artillery shells - Zelensky
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce long-range 155 mm artillery shells.
08 may
15h01
Missiles must be Ukraine’s top priority weapon, defense expert says
For Ukraine, missiles should remain the top priority weapon because they are capable of destroying enemy infrastructure and military-industrial...
30 april
18h58
Defense Ministry purchases 8,000 Octopus interceptor drones for AFU
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is purchasing 8,000 Octopus interceptor drones to strengthen air defense and increase the interception of enemy...
13h59
Ukraine and five partner nations launch CORPUS defense procurement coalition
Ukraine, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have established CORPUS (Coalition for Resilient Procurement and Unified Support), a...
29 april
22h34
Ukrainian troops continue training in UK under Operation Interflex
Another group of servicemen and servicewomen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is undergoing five weeks of training in the United Kingdom as part of...
09h38
Von der Leyen confirms first EUR 6 billion tranche for Ukraine to procure drones
Ukraine will receive EUR 6 billion by the end of the second quarter 2026 to purchase domestically produced drones for its Defense Forces as part of a...
01h28
Latvia to transfer additional CVR(T) armored combat vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia will transfer additional CVR(T) tracked armored combat vehicles to Ukraine.
28 april
18h58
New-generation Ukrainian FPV drones tested at proving ground
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with Brave1, tested a new generation of strike FPV drones from eight Ukrainian manufacturers at a...
1780840541