Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has named three key areas he plans to focus on in his new role: personnel, weapons, and the operational system of the Defense Ministry, according to his statement. Shmyhal stated that during his address to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament),

Israel will raise defence spending by 42 billion shekels ($12.5 billion) in 2025 and 2026, the finance and defence ministries said on Thursday, citing the country's security challenges.

At home, however, the Cabinet recalibration has not been seen as a major shift, as the Ukrainian leader continues to rely on officials who have proven their effectiveness and loyalty during the war, now in its fourth year.

The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament - ed.) appointed former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s Minister of Defense. His candidacy for the position was proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In June, Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing a total of 2,368 Ukrainian drones, with an average of almost 79 drones per day across the month. Thus far in July, the Defense Ministry said it has downed 1,533 Ukrainian drones, with a daily average of 90 drones.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are signing a treaty Thursday to strengthen defense ties and combat migrant smuggling across the English Channel.

The personal information of MI6 spies, Special Air Service, and special forces personnel was compromised in a massive United Kingdom data leak, which forced the relocation of thousands of Afghan collaborators.

Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March delivery period.

To learn how the government reshuffle process is unfolding, how the idea of appointing Denys Shmyhal as Defense Minister appeared, and which Cabinet positions sparked the fiercest behind-the-scenes battles,