Ukrainian military adopts 480 New weapon models in 2024

Among weapons approved in Jan-June period, ministry lists types of UAV, including aerial reconnaissance drones

KIEV:

The Ukrainian military adopted about 480 models of weapons and military equipment in the first half of 2024, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.

In particular, 290 of the models were products of domestic arms manufacturers, the ministry said in a statement.

Among the weapons approved in the January-June period, the ministry listed different types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), including aerial reconnaissance drones, and various ammunition.

Besides, Ukraine has adopted communication facilities, radio-electronic warfare means, and demining tools, among other military equipment.

Ivan Havryliuk, the first deputy defense minister, said Ukraine's armament needs are significant due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.

In 2023, the Ukrainian military adopted more than 200 models of domestically produced weapons and military equipment, according to the Defense Ministry.