# Military aid
SkyFall has unveiled a new version of the P1-SUN interceptor drone, which shoots down Shahed rockets
The Ukrainian company SkyFall has unveiled a new model of its high-speed interceptor drone, the P1-SUN. The drone, known as the P1-SUN Jetkiller, has already undergone combat trials and shot down more than a dozen Shahed jet drones.
Since the start of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has procured more than 22,000 ground-based drones — almost twice as many as last year
Since the start of 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has contracted the supply of over 22,000 ground-based robotic systems (GRS) for the Defence Forces. This figure is almost double the volume of procurements for the whole of 2025.
US firm Lockheed Martin is to develop cheaper missiles for the Patriot system: what we know
The American defence firm Lockheed Martin has announced the development of a new interceptor missile for the Patriot system, which will be significantly cheaper than previous munitions.
The UK is to allocate €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets
The UK will provide €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets by 2029.
The UK plans to develop its own ballistic missiles and supply them to Ukraine — media reports
The UK has signed contracts with several companies to develop its first ballistic missile in more than half a century, with the aim of supporting Ukraine and reducing Europe’s dependence on American weaponry.
Ukraine will be able to purchase Chinese components for drones using a European Union loan — media reports
The European Union has authorised Ukraine to use part of the defence loan (approximately €6 billion) to purchase Chinese components for drones. This decision constitutes an exception to the general funding rules.
Rheinmetall has supplied artillery shells to Ukraine from its new German factory
The German defence company Rheinmetall has delivered the first consignment of 155 mm artillery rounds to Ukraine from its new factory in Unterlüs. The remaining rounds are due to be delivered by the end of 2026.
BlueBird Tech is launching mass production of ‘Chipa’ sieve analysers
BlueBird Tech has announced that it is scaling up production of its ‘Chipa’ net launchers, designed to neutralise FPV drones.
Bulgaria is withdrawing from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has announced that his country is withdrawing from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’. The country did not send a representative to the meeting held in Paris on 13 July.
Producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine could take years: what is needed and how to protect the factories
Following US President Donald Trump’s statement that he is prepared to allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot systems, defence industry experts point out that such a project cannot be implemented quickly. Even under favourable conditions, it would take at least two to three years to establish full-scale mass production.
Germany is to fund 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine
Germany will fund the production and supply of 50,000 attack FPV drones to Ukraine. This is one of the largest known Western procurements of drones for the Ukrainian army
Norway is to allocate 268 million euros to support Ukraine’s air defence, including missiles for the Patriot system
Norway has announced 3 billion kroner (around 268 million euros) in support of Ukraine’s air defence. Specifically, this involves the procurement of missiles for Patriot systems via PURL.
