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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry reveals how much money it spends on female military clothing
Between 2024 and 2025, over UAH 230 million (about US$5.5 million) were spent on adapted clothing for female military personnel. The procurement agency State Logistics Operator provided the necessary equipment for women in the military. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Quote from Hlib Kanievskyi, Director of the Procurement Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine: "We are systematically changing our approach to clothing provision, expanding the range and introducing new requirements that correspond to the anatomical features of women." Details: The ministry added that it had already developed a range of clothing items for female defenders and approved their technical specifications. These include: underwear and tops; summer field suits; underwear for mid-season; underwear for cold weather (winter shirts and long johns). The Ministry of Defence has also approved two models of modular body armour sets (1-8), which are adapted to the needs and anatomical features of women. In addition, the ministry has completed testing of winter jackets and trousers for female defenders, which will provide protection from wind and moisture. Their technical specifications are currently being developed. The clothing provision also includes basic items of uniform for women in the army, which were developed before the start of the full-scale war: tunic; skirt; trousers; long- and short-sleeved shirts; tie; cap; winter everyday hat; jumper; coat; chrome shoes; insulated boots. The Ministry of Defence noted that some of the military's clothing is universal for both sexes. However, the uniforms are designed with women's characteristics in mind, so the clothing is smaller in size and has a different cut. Background: The Ministry of Defence showed the first samples of underwear for female defenders and began developing lighter body armour and winter clothing for them. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry develops armoured blanket to protect soldiers from bullets and shrapnel
Ukraine's Defence Ministry is developing a new personal protective equipment for the military – a protective tent (armoured blanket). The ministry has prepared the relevant regulatory and technical documentation. Source: Ukraine's Defence Ministry Quote: "The armour blanket provides bullet and shrapnel protection in accordance with STANAG 2920 Ed.3 / AEP 2920 standards, which guarantees a high level of stopping fragments, bullets and other munitions. The basis of the protection is a soft ballistic element made of multilayer elastic material in a sealed waterproof cover." Details: The ministry says that when deployed, the ballistic package measures 160 x 80 cm and weighs approximately 10 kg. "Since the design of the armoured blanket provides for convenient folding in 3-4 layers, it allows the product to be used as a mobile shield by attaching it to an arm or shoulder. It can also be easily transported thanks to special length-adjustable shoulder straps," the ministry said. Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Kaiola, Head of the Central Logistics Development Department, said that the armoured blanket allows soldiers to adapt to situations where they need to instantly take cover from shelling or explosion, quickly cover a window or doorway or protect expensive equipment from shrapnel damage. "This is not just an awning – it is a means of survival that can be the decisive factor between injury and rescue," he said. Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry is calling on manufacturers (suppliers) to notify the Logistics Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Central Logistics Development Directorate of their readiness to produce and provide free of charge samples of armoured blankets for military (pilot) tests. The application can be submitted via Form 3 on the Ministry of Defence Partner website. Meanwhile, Hlib Kanievskyi, Director of the Defence Procurement Policy Department, stressed that in total, in 2024-2025, the Defence Procurement Agency contracted personal protective equipment for almost UAH 13.2 billion (US$1.8 billion). Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Ukraine allocating third of defense budget for high-tech weapons production
The Defense Ministry has allocated one-third of its defense budget to production of high-tech weaponry, including drones, electronic warfare systems, and missile technologies, Hlib Kanievskyi, a procurement chief at the ministry, said on April 21. "Defense procurement today is not only about meeting the needs of the Armed Forces. It is also a powerful driver for the development of the Ukrainian technology sector, especially in the areas of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), electronic warfare, and missile technology," said Kanievskyi. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been developing and deploying technological innovations and cutting-edge unmanned systems. Both Ukraine and Russia have increasingly relied on drone warfare, using aerial, naval, and ground-based drones for reconnaissance and combat missions. In a continued effort to strengthen cooperation with domestic arms manufacturers, the ministry held a working meeting with representatives of companies specializing in drones and other advanced military systems. The meeting was part of an ongoing dialogue between the government and Ukrainian defense industry players aimed at improving transparency, competition, and efficiency in procurement, the ministry said in a statement. Kanievskyi said that the unification of technical standards for drones is among the key objectives for 2025. This move is expected to streamline procurement procedures, create a single framework for evaluating products, and accelerate decision-making. Standardization would also enable the ministry to scale up partnerships with trusted suppliers more efficiently. The ministry is further considering new formats for working with defense contractors. Rather than purchasing individual systems or weapons, Ukraine is exploring contracts for comprehensive solutions that include training, technical support, maintenance, and system upgrades. Since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has increasingly turned to innovation and home production. More than 40% of the weapons used on the front line are now produced in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 16. In the 2025 budget, Ukraine allocated $1.3 billion to defense manufacturing to reduce its reliance on foreign arms deliveries. The government plans to raise over $1 billion this year to support local arms procurement through a so-called Danish model, which means purchasing weapons directly from Ukrainian producers. Read also: Ukraine unveils new drone designed to intercept Russian-used Shaheds We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Ukrainian troops to receive 15,000 robots in 2025
Ukraine has set a target of deploying 15,000 robots to the front in 2025. Source: Ekonomichna Pravda, citing Hlib Kanievskyi, director of the Procurement Policy Department at Ukraine's Ministry of Defence Details: Unlike the previous year, contracting is already underway. The Defence Procurement Agency told Ekonomichna Pravda that in the second half of 2024, the Ministry of Defence signed six contracts for the supply of ground robots worth UAH 100 million (about US$2.4 million). In the first quarter of 2025, it signed 31 contracts worth UAH 6 billion (US$145.1 million). "Last year, we delivered hundreds of robots to the front. This year, we plan to deliver thousands," said Maksym Vasylenko, director of Tencore [a Ukrainian company that specialises in the production of innovative products in the field of ground robotic systems – ed.]. Kanievskyi said that nearly all the robots will be produced in Ukraine, as foreign models are significantly more expensive. Defence companies have been required to improve their products as contracts are fulfilled, given the rapid evolution of technology on the front. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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20-02-2025
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry to spend over US$1 billion on First-Person View drones this year
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence plans to purchase First-Person View drones for more than UAH 44 billion (about US$1.05 billion) in 2025. Source: press service for Ukraine's Defence Ministry Details: "Achieving technological superiority over the enemy remains a key priority for 2025," said Hlib Kanievskyi, director of the Procurement Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence. "While last year's main financial resources were directed towards acquiring long-range deep-strike systems, this year, over UAH 44 billion is allocated for FPV drones, including fibre-optic models." At a meeting with representatives of the Tech Forces in UA, an association of leading manufacturers of innovative weapons for Ukrainian defenders, discussions focused on simplifying bureaucratic procedures and scaling up drone production. A key issue was accelerating the delivery of drones from manufacturers to military units. The attendees also discussed broadening the pool of suppliers to accelerate the integration of new technologies into the military. The Ministry of Defence emphasises that regular dialogue with manufacturers is key to the development of domestic technologies and the improvement of logistics. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
