President of the United States Joe Biden has given DOD authorization for a drawdown of up to $450 million to meet Ukraine's critical arms needs in the face of the Russian invasion.
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Naval threat from Russia is 'real' but Ukraine will retaliate, vice admiral warns
Russia could launch a new invasion of Ukraine from the sea – a form of attack that Russian forces "constantly practice", including in Crimea, the deputy head of the Ukrainian navy has said.
Turkey reportedly delivered ADVENT CMS to Ukraine
According to information published by Turdef on January 4, 2022, the Turkish firm Havelsan reportedly delivered the ADVENT Combat Management System to Ukraine.
The U.S. Navy has ordered two more Mark VI patrol boats for Ukraine
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has ordered two more Mark VI patrol boats for the government of Ukrainian Navy.
Markarova: United States to hand over several military boats to Ukraine
This year, Ukraine will receive several Island and Mark VI military boats from the United States.
Russia has blocked up to 70% of Sea of Azov
Russia has imposed restrictions on navigation in about 70% of the Sea of Azov and announced an artillery fire drill will be held in areas close to Mariupol, Berdyansk and Henichesk, the press service of the Ukrainian Navy's command has said on Facebook.
USCG sends two patrol boats to Ukrainian Navy
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has donated two Island-class patrol boats to Ukraine to reinforce the country’s navy.
British Foreign Office publishes a loan agreement of 1.7 billion pounds for the development of the Ukrainian Navy
The loan agreement provides for financing the implementation of a state investment project to procure two mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) and their delivery and maintenance, the joint production of eight missile ships, the delivery of and retrofit of weapons systems to existing vessels, the joint production of a frigate and consultancy and technical support for the building of naval infrastructure, including the delivery of equipment.
Small warships for Ukraine to be built in Scotland
As part of the Ukrainian Naval Capabilities Enhancement Programme (UNCEP) agreement signed with the UK government in October 2020, Babcock will build at least one, probably two Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) for Ukraine at their Rosyth facility.
Babcock Signs Cooperation Agreement with Ukroboronprom
Babcock, the international aerospace, defence and security company, with a leading naval business, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Ukroboronprom in support of Ukraine’s Naval Capabilities Enhancement Programme (UNCEP) at DSEI, the world’s leading defence and security event.
The model of the fast missile boat will be built by British companies for Ukraine
The Shephard News journalist unveiled a photo of a fast missile boat model that will build British companies for the Naval Forces of Ukraine.
Women will be able to serve women on the new corvette of the Ukrainian Navy
The ship, which was laid down for the Ukrainian Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Turkey last week, will provide all the necessary conditions for the comfortable service of women.
Royal Navy outlines future vision
The future of the Royal Navy and how it could further embrace autonomous technology, including drones, has been unveiled.
Turkish Shipyard lays keel first Ada-class corvette for Ukraine
Turkey's RMK Marine Shipyard laid the keel of Ukraine’s first Ada-class corvette during a ceremony held in Istanbul on 07 September.
Two decommissioned UK minehunters to be transferred to Ukraine
The Royal Navy has decommissioned minehunters HMS Blyth and HMS Ramsey at a ceremony held in Rosyth, Scotland, after 41 years of collective service.
Babcock signs tripartite agreement to support enhancement of Ukrainian naval capabilities
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) in Odesa with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the UK Government.
UK to design new missile boats specifically for Ukraine's Navy
New missile boats for the Ukrainian Navy will be designed in the UK as part of a previously signed memorandum on re-equipping the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Defence Attaché at the British Embassy Tim Woods said.
U.S. Defense Department Announces $125M for Ukraine
The Department of Defense is America's announces a new $125 million package for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative that includes training, equipment, and advisory efforts to help Ukraine’s forces preserve the country’s territorial integrity, secure its borders, and improve interoperability with NATO.
Turkish-Ukrainian Corvette Deal to be Signed in April
The main contract between Turkey and Ukraine on joint production of corvettes will be signed this April.
SAFE Boats contracted for Ukraine’s first two Mk VI patrol boats
The U.S. Department of Defense on 5 January 2021 reported that SAFE Boats International LLC has been awarded a US$ 19 million order to launch production of Ukraine's Mk VI first patrol boats.
