Ukraine Approved Fielding of 1,300+ Locally Made Weapons in 2025
Ukraine authorized more than 1,300 new models of domestically produced weapons and military equipment for operational use in 2025.
Announced by Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal, the year-end tally includes a 25 percent increase from the previous year, reflecting the accelerated expansion of the war-torn country’s defense industry as it continues to counter Russia’s invasion.
Unmanned aerial systems accounted for the largest share of newly approved equipment, with more than 550 unmanned aerial system models cleared for service.
The list also includes over 270 types of ammunition, more than 50 automotive units, 11 armored vehicles, including specialized variants, and 13 types of small arms.
Ukraine’s defense agency noted that the milestone underscores a broader shift toward self-reliance, with local production now covering a significant share of frontline needs.
This also aligns with the country’s focus on drones and loitering munitions as combat conditions evolve.
$6B in Foreign Funding
Shmyhal’s update follows a separate government report, in which Ukraine secured more than $6 billion in foreign funding last year to support the domestic defense-industrial complex through international programs and direct purchases by partner countries.
The funding is intended to expand production capacity and sustain long-term output of critical weapon systems as the country scales its war-time manufacturing base.
Kyiv noted that about $1.8 billion of this pool is allocated to the “Danish Model,” launched in January 2025 to streamline arms procurement, funded through donations and frozen Russian assets.
Meanwhile, approximately $4.3 billion of overall foreign funding was raised through direct purchases by partner states from domestic manufacturers for the Ukrainian military, with nearly $900 million directed to the “Drone Line” project launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
