Number of servicewomen in Ukraine almost doubles over seven years.
The number of servicewomen in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has almost doubled over the past seven years.
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Ukrainian Government grants status of importer to Ministry of Defense.
The Ukrainian Government, at its session held on March 3, endorsed a draft decision to grant the country’s Ministry of Defense the status of the importer to buy military products and products containing information pertaining to state secrets.
Legislation being prepared to bring Motor-Sich back under Government control.
A bill that would allow the Ukrainian government to take Motor-Sich, Ukraine’s top-leading manufacturer of air engines, back into state ownership is awaiting to be formally submitted for consideration at the Verkhovna Rada soon.
Seven ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas. Ukrainian soldier wounded
Over the past day, March 5, seven ceasefire violations were recorded in the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group "East" of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
An-178 aircraft contract for Armed Forces: Government makes upfront payment.
The Ukrainian government has already made initial upfront payments under a contract for three An-178 transport aircraft required by the country's Armed Forces.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office calls for opening of all crossing points in Donbas.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde expressed concern about the escalation of the situation in Donbas and called for the opening of all checkpoints there.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, March 4, Russian invaders violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
Total silence in Donbas requires greater political will - OSCE.
The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Heidi Grau, has said that the commitment to the ceasefire in the Donetsk conflict zone is overall respected, but that tot...
National Guard of Ukraine provides training course for new sniper professionals.
The Ukrainian National Guard's combat training center for special missions, located outside Kyiv, has provided a training course for new sniper professionals, Defense Express has reported, with reference to the National Guard's press service.
Four ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas. Ukrainian soldier wounded
Over the past day, March 3, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
European ambassadors acquainted with mine clearance in JFO area.
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and ambassadors of foreign states discussed the issues of humanitarian mine clearance in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
Over 170 weapons deployed outside designated storage sites in occupied Donbas.
The OSCE SMM recorded 174 units of weapons and equipment deployed outside designated storage sites in the training areas of the Russian-occupation forces in Donbas.
Zelensky, Michel meet with representatives of international humanitarian missions in Donbas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Council Charles Michel talked with the representatives of international humanitarian missions at the Shchastia border crossing point in Luhansk region and thanked them for their...
Ukrainian Defense Ministry issues RFP to develop new off-road vehicle.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a competition to develop a new off-road light utility vehicle for use by the country's Armed Forces, Defense Express has reported.
One ceasefire violation recorded in Donbas
Over the past day, one ceasefire violation was recorded in Donbas.
Ukrainian Armed Forces adopt large-caliber rifle Alligator.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have adopted for service a long-range large-caliber magazine-fed repeating rifle Alligator, the ArmyInform news agency has reported.
Third shipment of Novator APCs delivered to Ukraine's National Guard.
Another ten Novator armored personnel carriers have been delivered to Ukraine's National Guard as part of a government-funded defense procurement contract, Defense Express has reported, with reference to Ukrainian Armor Design and Manufacturin...
Ukraine's Armed Forces switching to training on MILES, LaserTag systems.
Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrsky has spoken in an interview with Defense Express to discuss the innovations and progress achieved in combat training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
OSCE recorded 19 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend.
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 13 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and six more in Luhansk region between the evenings of 26 and 28 February.
Pentagon calls on Ukraine to continue reforms in defense sector.
The U.S. Department of Defense has called on Ukraine not to stop defense sector reforms following the announcement on March 1 of a new $125 million package for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), according to a statement posted on t...