Ukraine Defence News

Ammunition

The UK sends dual-mode Paveway IV guided bombs to Ukraine

25 Apr, 01:13
3 mins

The UK will provide Dual-Mode Paveway IV guided bombs to Ukraine to boost its military capabilities, but it is unclear which aircraft would use them.

Land Air

Lithuania Hands over M577 APC and L-39ZA Aircraft to Ukraine

23 Apr, 01:25
1 min

Ukraine announced that Lithuania has handed over M577 armored personnel carriers and L-39ZA aircraft.

Weapon / Missile

Ukraine Uses Turkish Semi-Auto Shotguns

16 Apr, 03:57
2 mins

Ukrainian soldiers were spotted with HATSAN’s BTS-12 bullpup mag-fed shotguns, seemingly utilising them against incoming UAVs.

Weapon / Missile

Russian Army Receives Modernised Msta-S SPGs

07 Apr, 09:40
3 Min Read

ROSTEC has announced that the new version of 2S19 Msta-S, 2S19M1, will soon be delivered for deployment in Ukraine

Ammunition

Russia Deploys Heavy Thermobaric Bombs Against Ukraine

31 Mar, 07:40
2 Min Read

Russia has been reported to have used ODAB-1500 thermobaric bombs against Ukraine.

Ammunition

Russia Uses Glide Bombs to Target Ukrainian Cities

30 Mar, 03:35
2 Min Read

Photos of a new Russian glide bomb named D-30 SN surfaced from Kharkiv city of Ukraine, showing Russia’s progress on new PGMs.

Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Destroys Two Russian Armed UGVs

29 Mar, 07:54
2 Min Read

Footage of the destruction of two armed UGVs fielded by Russia by Ukrainian forces has been shared on social media.

Air

Czech Air Force retires Mi-35s and hands over to Ukraine

23 Mar, 12:17
2 Min Read

The Czech Air Force retired its Mi-35 attack/assault helicopter fleet. The last two Mi-35s, numbers 3365 and 3366, were delivered to Ukraine on March 21.

Weapon / Missile Investment

Russia Hits Dnipro Dam with Cruise Missiles

22 Mar, 11:04
3 Min Read

Dnipro Dam of Ukraine in the city of Zaporizhzhia used as a hydroelectric power plant, was targeted by a Russian cruise missile strike using flare decoys.

Regional / Strategy

EU Allocates €5 Billion to Support Ukraine Militarily

20 Mar, 04:45
1 Min Read

The EU Council increased the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5 billion for Ukraine and established the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF).

Land Navy / Maritime Ammunition Bilateral Relations

Belgium Sends 3 Minesweepers to Kyiv, but Lessons Learned

20 Mar, 09:33

Belgium announced a new “package” of defence aid to Ukraine totalling 412 million euros, which included armoured vehicles and minesweepers.

Ammunition

French Guidance Kit Spotted on Ukrainian Fighter Jet

15 Mar, 09:41

A French AASM-250 guidance kit has been spotted onboard a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced in January 2024.