Reznikov: Turkiye did not Sell Body Armour to Russia
Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, said that Russia attempted to order 200,000 bulletproof vests and 500,000 sets of winter clothing through third countries but was rebuffed by Turkiye.
Ukraine News
Bilateral Relations
Navy / Maritime
Ukraine’s “Hetman Ivan Mazepa” Corvette Launched
The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced on their Twitter account that the Ukrainian Navy’s Hetman Ivan Mazepa Corvette (F-211) is launched today.
Regional / Strategy
US is Reluctant to Asses Ukraine's NATO Application
U.S. believes Ukraine's NATO application "should be taken up at a different time," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in response to Kyiv.
Defence Politics
Ukraine Officially Applies for NATO membership
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country has decided to apply immediately for NATO membership following the National Security and Defence Council meeting.
Navy / Maritime
The last situation on Ukrainian Corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa
Ukraine has ordered one Ada Class Corvette to Turkiye. STM defence is the main contractor, and the Ada Class Corvette is built at RMK Marine shipyard.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine shoots down Iranian-made drone Shahed-136
Ukraine's defence ministry announced on Tuesday that it had shot down an Iranian-made Shahed-136 drone used by Russia's armed forces in Kharkiv's north-eastern region, marking the first time Kyiv claimed to have destroyed one of the devices. Ukraine and the US have accused Iran of supplying drones to Russia, which Tehran denies.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Might be Developing a New Armed UAV: TB4
According to Ukrainian Defence Express, BAYKAR might be developing BAYRAKTAR TB4 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle after the conventional TB2 and the ship-based TB3. Ukrainian publication shared an illustration of UAV.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Ukroboronprom and Honeywell signed MoU at MSPO
Ukroboronprom signed a cooperation agreement with Honeywell at MSPO Poland to manufacture some Honeywell products or spare parts in Ukraine.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Ukraine Launches New VILKHA 300 mm MLRS at MSPO 2022 Poland
The Ukrainian defence industry introduced an updated VILKHA 300 mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS ) version based on the 8X8 truck chassis.
Bilateral Relations
Ukraine delivers a diplomatic note to Turkiye
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern about reports that S-300 missile systems were transported from Syria to Russia.
Logistics
Bilateral Relations
The US has $3bn worth of military aid for Ukraine on Independence Day
US President Joe Biden has announced that he is sending Ukraine $2.98 billion in new military aid to support their fight for years to come.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian Navy Commander: Bayraktar squadron played a key role
Ukrainian Navy Commander Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa said the Navy actively used anti-ship mines and armed Bayraktar UAVs to protect Ukraine's sea shore.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Grants TB2s to Ukraine as Independence Day Gift
Baykar stated that it would donate TB2 UAVs to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian people want to buy by raising funds.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Ukrainian Military Pilots Practice Flying A-10 In a Simulator
Several Ukrainian military pilots are training to fly the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, commonly dubbed the Warthog.
