Nearly 93% of weapons and equipment codified in May are Ukrainian-made
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has reported that 175 new models of weapons and military equipment were codified in May 2026, most of which were developed by Ukraine's defence industry.
Source: Ukraine's Defence Ministry
Quote from the Defence Ministry: "Nearly 93% of all new items were developed and manufactured by Ukrainian arms producers. This confirms the rapid development and growing autonomy of Ukraine's defence industrial base."
Details: Unmanned aerial systems, munitions and armoured vehicles make up the largest share of the approved equipment. Nearly 60 UAV systems were codified last month, including Ukrainian developments such as the Tin, Tur, Mamba, Palii, D'Artagnan and Lupynis, along with over 40 new types of munitions and 18 models of armoured vehicle.
The Ministry noted that all the models in these categories are produced by Ukrainian manufacturers.
New electronic warfare and radio intelligence systems, specialised vehicles, ground robotic systems and engineering equipment have also been approved for use in Ukraine's defence forces.
Among the ground robotic systems to have been codified are the Hnom, Prymara-Killer, Vepr, Pliushch+ and Ratel X. These platforms enable combat and evacuation tasks to be carried out remotely, reducing risks for personnel.
Background:
- In May, Oboronka reported that Ukraine's Ministry of Defence had codified the Pliushch, a ground robotic system with a 10-metre retractable mast.
- The Buria, a robotic turret produced by the Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics, has also received certification from the Defence Ministry.
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