News
July 20
- 10:50
Over 22,000 UGVs contracted since the start of 2026 — nearly double the total for all of last yearOn the instructions of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the Defence Procurement Agency DOT has already contracted over 22,000 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the Defence Forces for 2026.
June 29
- 13:53
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the framework for using EU funds for defence procurementUkrainian defence manufacturers will gain additional opportunities to expand production and fulfil contracts for the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
June 25
- 18:42
Launching the first competitive tender to procure bombers and middle-strike UAVs for the Defense Forces of UkraineThe Ministry of Defence of Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency DOT is announcing its first competitive tender for the procurement of heavy bombers and middle-strike UAVs. Manufacturers of relevant defense-related products are invited to participate.
June 24
- 10:46
Over 500,000 drones ordered by the military through Brave1 Market using combat pointsOver 400 combat units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine have already joined the updated ePoints program, which is integrated with the Brave1 Market marketplace. In less than a year, they have ordered more than UAH 33 billion worth of equipment.
June 12
- 17:05
Ukraine expands its arsenal of combat robotsThe Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised 50 new domestic unmanned ground vehicles since early 2026.
- 13:55
Defence procurement shifts to competitive tendersThe Ministry of Defence is launching a transition to competitive tender procedures for supplying the Armed Forces.
- 09:35
Fast and silent: Ukrainian Forces to deploy WOLFSTORM electric motorcyclesThe Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised for service a new domestically produced electric motorcycle. Silent and heat‑invisible, the WOLFSTORM will provide reliable transport for reconnaissance teams, sappers and other frontline specialists.
June 11
- 14:10
Security tech: Demining robot NEO-1 enters military serviceThe Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised NEO-1 for remote explosive detection. This unique unmanned ground vehicle was developed at the direct request of frontline troops to minimise risks during demining operations.
- 09:25
MoD codifies upgraded evacuation robot VeprThe Ministry of Defence has officially authorised the modernised Vepr UGV, designed to automate frontline logistics and safely evacuate wounded soldiers under fire.
June 10
- 17:05
Defence budget for arms procurement to reach UAH2.3 trillionThe Parliament has approved amendments to the 2026 State Budget, increasing security and defence funding by an additional UAH 1,560.1 billion.