In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense codified and authorized the operation of approximately 130 new types of weapons and military equipment for the Defense Forces. Of these, around 100 were produced by Ukrainian manufacturers.
In comparison, in January 2024, fewer than fifty types of military equipment were codified, with about 20 of them being of Ukrainian production.
"Given the high intensity of combat on the front lines, our soldiers need more weapons across a wide range of categories. We need more innovative strike tools to enhance our soldiers' capabilities on the battlefield. Domestic arms manufacturers are quickly responding to current needs, increasing production volumes, and developing new weapon models. Notably, there has been significant progress in developing unmanned systems of various types and purposes: aerial, ground, naval, and electronic warfare systems," said Brigadier General Anatolii Klochkо, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Among the codified samples from the beginning of 2025, the majority are unmanned aerial systems—almost forty types, including drones with fiber-optic control channels.
In the list of codified military equipment in January 2025, there are also over 20 types of military vehicles of various types and purposes. Additionally, ammunition, rear support equipment, and ground robotic systems have been included. Specific samples of equipment for engineering and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) units have also been approved for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Among the foreign weapons codified for the Defense Forces' needs are several types of firearms from well-known European and U.S. manufacturers, grenade launchers, special vehicles, and more.
