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August 22
- 13:25
President of Ukraine Opens UNITED24 MODE Summit 2026, Where Ministry of Defence Highlights Development of Ukrainian Defence TechThe UNITED24 MODE Summit 2026 took place in Kyiv, marking four years of the UNITED24 presidential fundraising platform. The event also provided a forum for discussing Ukrainian technologies and innovations, including their role in strengthening the country’s defence capabilities.
July 31
- 16:47
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Supports Launch of the Ukraine–NATO Civil Society Advisory NetworkThe Ukraine–NATO Civil Society Advisory Network has been launched as a platform bringing together representatives of the Ukrainian government, NATO, the security and defence sector, civil society organisations, and the expert community.
July 15
- 19:00
EU Opens its Programmes to Ukraine’s Defence Industry and Launches €300 Million Support InstrumentDuring the EU–Ukraine Defence Industry Forum: Armouring Cooperation, Ukraine and the European Union signed two agreements: one on Ukraine’s association with the European Defence Fund and another on financing under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).
July 14
- 11:03
More than 300 applications submitted for access to russian weapons data in TrophyLabMore than 300 applications have been submitted to register on TrophyLab, the Unified Web Portal for the Study of Enemy Equipment. Nearly 200 of them came from foreign defense companies in partner countries.
July 13
- 19:15
€20 million for innovation: Ukraine and the Netherlands launch a joint grant programme for defence tech companiesThe Brave1 cluster and the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands are launching the large-scale Brave Netherlands initiative.
July 9
- 13:30
NATO Summit in Ankara: $300 million for Patriot missiles for Ukraine and expanded defense cooperation with partnersUkraine is expanding cooperation with partners on joint defense production, drone technologies, and financing for the defense industry.
July 1
- 21:56
Ukraine and Sweden discuss implementing the Gripen project, strengthening air defence, and defence tech cooperationThe Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov, held a meeting in Kyiv with the Minister for Defence of Sweden, Pål Jonson.
- 19:42
The Government streamlines technology and weapons transfers under the Drone Deal by reducing the approval process to 30 daysCountries participating in the Drone Deal framework that have signed agreements with Ukraine on the joint production, supply, or technology exchange of unmanned systems and other defense technologies will receive streamlined access to Ukrainian weapons, technologies, and technical documentation.
- 18:40
One billion for explosives, low-cost missiles, and agreements with Airbus and Saab: key takeaways from Brave1 AdvantageUkraine's Defense technology cluster, Brave1, hosted the large-scale Brave1 Advantage event, unveiling Ukraine's first large-scale firepower expo featuring munitions, explosives, and missile systems, while also announcing strategic alliances with leading global defense companies.
June 30
- 17:14
European Commission allocates the first €3.9 billion tranche for drone procurement for Ukraine under the Ukraine Support LoanThe European Commission has allocated an initial €3.9 billion for the procurement of drones to support the Defence Forces of Ukraine. This is the first tranche of a €6 billion defence package approved to support drone procurement.