Defense & Security News | RE:UKRAINE

Ukraine to Install an Additional 4,000 km of Anti-Drone Protection Along Roads by Year-End

Ukraine is accelerating the deployment of anti-drone protection along roads in frontline and border regions. By the end of 2026, the country plans to protect an additional 4,000 km of roads, and an additional 1.6 billion hryvnia has been allocated for this work.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

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The Ministry of Defense has procured a record number of multicopters for the front lines

In January–February, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense procured a record number of multicopters for the front lines. The military will receive at least twice as many drones as during the same period last year, while alternative systems using AI are being tested in parallel.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

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Ministry of Defense to complete unfinished defensive structures

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has been granted the authority to take unfinished fortifications onto its books and complete their construction on its own. The new mechanism is intended to reduce the number of “long-delayed construction projects” in critical areas and accelerate the commissioning of defense facilities.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

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Ukraine and Denmark deepen defense cooperation

Ukraine and Denmark are deepening their cooperation in the areas of air defense, F-16 support, and the development of the defense industry. Particular emphasis is placed on the Danish model for financing Ukrainian production, cooperation with defense tech companies, and support for drone units

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

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AI solutions against suicide bombers, drone walls, and autonomous defense systems – a year of JATEC

The Ukraine-NATO Joint Action and Technology Center (JATEC) has celebrated its first anniversary. During this time, it has become a platform for Ukraine’s practical integration into NATO, as well as for joint work on military doctrines, digitalization, education, interoperability, and technological innovation.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

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Ukraine scales up the use of ground-based robotic systems

In January, ground-based robotic systems carried out more than 7,000 combat and logistical missions on the front lines. Ukraine plans to scale up their production, procurement, and use to reduce risks to military personnel and increase the effectiveness of its units.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

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$38 billion in support for Ukraine for drones, air defense systems, and Patriot missiles – the results of one of the most successful Ramstein meetings

Following the meeting of the Ramstein Contact Group, the partners confirmed $38 billion in support for Ukraine for 2026. More than $6 billion has already been allocated to specific aid packages, including drones, air defense systems, missiles for the Patriot system, artillery, and other defense needs.

Yulia Bondarenko 3 min read