IT Coalition Delivers €10 Million in Technological Equipment to Ukraine, Bolstering Defense Capabilities

Chas Pravdy - 19 August 2025 18:57

In July and August 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense received a new batch of high-tech equipment provided by an international IT coalition funded by countries including Luxembourg, Ireland, Belgium, and Estonia.

The total value of this delivery exceeded 10 million euros, marking the fourth and fifth supplies for 2025.

The consignment included nearly seven thousand laptops for Ukrainian Armed Forces units and various systems such as ‘Oberig’, ‘Impulse’, and medical information systems.

Additionally, 318 charging stations, over two thousand communication devices, monitors, data center equipment for the Ministry of Defense and military units, network infrastructure for the ‘Oberig’ system, as well as routers, switches, licenses for software-defined networks, were delivered.

Special attention was given to enhancing the technical capabilities of Ukraine’s defense sector through these supplies, including a shipment from Latvia of 1,000 routers worth over 77,000 euros.

These supplies support the Ministry’s efforts to equip military units with modern technology vital for national security.

Deputy Minister of Defense for Digital Transformation, Oksana Ferchuk, emphasized that new technological tools enable the implementation of advanced digital services within military units.

She expressed gratitude to international partners for their ongoing support and strengthening Ukraine’s technological capacity.

The IT coalition is part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Rammstein format), comprising more than fifteen countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, and Japan.

The coalition is led by Estonia and Luxembourg.

Earlier in 2025, coalition members have already provided Ukraine with equipment valued at over €12 million, demonstrating strong international support.

Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal also announced that since the start of 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received more than one million FPV drones, significantly enhancing operational speed and efficiency.

The Ministry is actively implementing new procurement and logistics strategies to accelerate drone supply, recognizing their critical role in Ukraine’s defense strategy.

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