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US
Peace Through Firepower: Vance Redefines Strength For New Era
US Vice President tethers strength to strategy on Marine Corps anniversary, says “we are fighting for peace every single day in the White House.”
Nov. 9, 2025
Sweden
Sweden, Ukraine Sign New Weapons Development Agreement
Thursday’s announcement builds on an earlier cooperation agreement intended to facilitate the sale of up to 150 Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.
Nov. 6, 2025
Ukraine
‘Your Security Is Our Security’ – EU Reparations Loan, Long-range Missiles, Energy, Sanctions Discussed at London Summit
The latest Coalition of the Willing meeting intensified pressure on the EU to adopt proposals for a loan to Ukraine by the end of the year backed by Russian assets frozen in Europe.
Oct. 24, 2025
EU
Ukraine Allocates Additional $882 Million to Defense Against Russia
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the money will be spent on purchasing weapons and military equipment and developing Ukraine’s defense industry, among other things.
Oct. 8, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: DFNC3 – Bigger, Not Necessarily Better, Reinforced Ukraine’s Drive to Win
The third iteration of Ukraine’s International Defense Forum attracted more than 1,500 participants – almost double the previous year – but was it an improvement?
Oct. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Defense Exports Are Silver Bullet for Industry: MITS Capital Founder Says
Hundreds of Ukrainian defense firms are focused on winning the war, not profits – but after Russia’s defeat, will reduced numbers and export limits make them leave the country or vanish?
Updated: Sept. 25, 2025
Business
Ukrainian Defense Tech Company NORDA Dynamics Raises $1M Investment
NORDA Dynamics has secured $1 million from Varangians, Angel One, MITS Capital, Unpopular VC to scale production and develop autonomous UAV systems capable of operating GPS-free.
Sept. 22, 2025
Business
Zelensky to Unveil ‘Partial Arms Exports’ Plan in 10 Days
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to unveil what could be Ukraine’s first draft policy on arms exports, at a time when military exports are effectively restricted despite a production surplus.
Sept. 22, 2025
Ukraine
MITS Capital Unites Ukraine’s Defense Tech Leaders Under MITS Industries Umbrella
Defense tech companies are united under one roof in five key segments – the firm is forecasted to employ more than 1,000 employees and earn $200 million in 2026.
Sept. 17, 2025
Business
Ukrainian Drone Firm Swarmer Raises $15M in Funding from US Investors
Swarmer, Ukraine’s Leading Drone Autonomy and Swarming Company, arranged $15m Series A financing from US Investors – the largest publicly announced investment in Ukrainian defense tech to date.
Sept. 17, 2025
Russia
Sweden Announces Record Defense Budget to Counter Increased Russian Threats
Sweden announced on Monday that it will increase defense spending in 2026 in order to address the “multi-dimensional” threat that Russia poses to its and Europe’s security.
Sept. 17, 2025
Germany
German Defense Giant Rheinmetall to Open Ammunition Plant in Ukraine
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held meetings with representatives of several leading defense companies while in London this week.
Sept. 11, 2025
Europe
Europeans Divided Over Where to Spend Their New Military Budget Bonanza
A central question is now whether European countries will invest in developing their domestic defence industry or continue to rely heavily on US-made equipment.
Aug. 19, 2025
Drones
Inflation Decreases by 0.2% in July, Not Rushing to Fall
Inflation in Ukraine saw a sharp slowdown in June, then a slower pace in July.
Aug. 9, 2025
Drones
Oschadbank Unlocks €837M Dutch Drone Deal with New Bank Guarantee Model
Oschadbank guarantees €837M in Dutch drone contracts, creating a secure payment system to fast-track defense production and reduce corruption risks. Kyiv eyes the model for future defense financing.
Aug. 8, 2025
Economy
Ukraine Advances Talks on Arms Exports, Co-production With US, European Partners
Zelensky says it’s too early for direct arms exports but confirms co-production with Denmark and asks his team to prep $10-30B in drone export contracts for Trump.
July 25, 2025