Ukraine uses over 110 types of vehicles on the battlefield.

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More than 110 models of Ukrainian and foreign-made military vehicles have been approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since March 2022, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on June 8. One third of the vehicles were reportedly domestically produced while the rest were made in over 20 countries, including the U.S., the U.K. Germany, Sweden, and Italy.

Sixty samples of equipment were taken into service in 2024. "Renewal and replenishment of the Armed Forces vehicle fleet ensures increased mobility and combat capability of the Ukrainian military, which is critical in the current situation," the ministry said. Ukrainian manufacturers supply armored cars, trucks, and electric motorcycles.

Among the foreign-made equipment, Ukraine's army uses off-road vehicles, and heavy armored vehicles. Ukraine aims to localize weapons production in 2024. Nearly 100% of drones Ukraine's Armed Forces use are developed domestically, according to the Defense Ministry.

The country also plans to increase the production of missiles, arms, and other military equipment several times, with a particular focus on air defenses, Ivan Havryliuk, first deputy defense minister, said.

Ukraine's drone companies face 'death, migration, or global acquisition' amid defense spending squeeze A surge of domestic drone companies in Ukraine has outpaced what the government budget can support, leading many companies to increasingly seek international partnerships or face consolidation. Drones have become a transformative part of Ukraine's military strategy.

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