European and allied defense partners meeting in Stockholm have agreed to accelerate the delivery and procurement of digital technologies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The decision came at the 11th meeting of the IT Coalition, one of the capability coalitions operating under the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format).

For the third year in a row, Swedish companies and organizations will gather in Warsaw for ReBuild Ukraine – Construction & Energy, one of Europe’s central meeting points for Ukraine’s reconstruction. This year marks a new chapter as Business Sweden takes over the official hosting of the Swedish Pavilion.

Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, Ukraine’s new head of the Economic Security Bureau, has vowed to turn a notoriously corrupt agency into a genuine weapon against the country’s vast shadow economy. A former anti-corruption detective with a record of tackling high-risk cases, he says reform must start from within: fair pay to deter bribery, strict discipline, and a functioning whistleblower system. “Rebooting the bureau will irritate some people,” Tsyvinsky said. “An effective bureau means illegitimate businesses lose money. The inevitability of punishment is the best deterrent — we don’t need a hundred cases, just a few that change the system.”

Ukraine will receive Swedish-built Gripen fighter jets to reinforce its air defenses, Deputy Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Ivan Havrylyuk confirmed, calling them part of upcoming deliveries. Built by Saab, the Gripen is a lightweight, multirole supersonic jet valued for agility, low cost, and the ability to operate from short or improvised runways — traits well suited to Ukraine’s conditions.

The aircraft joins Ukraine’s expanding Western fleet alongside F-16s. Sweden operates nearly 100 Gripens, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, Thailand, and Brazil also use them. Cheaper to buy and maintain than the F-35, the Gripen offers a flexible, high-performance option as Ukraine modernizes its air force amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Early in the 2022 invasion, Bayraktar TB2s and laser-guided mini-munitions delivered crippling blows to Russian logistics, air-defence systems and naval assets—exploiting gaps in frontline air defences. Today the TB2’s mission has shifted toward long-range reconnaissance and fire correction, but laser-guided weapons remain crucial because they resist jamming: a laser simply designates the target and the weapon homes in. Traditionally this required aircraft or risky ground teams to paint targets, so Ukraine has swiftly moved to outfit drones with laser-designation systems—combining remote persistence with precision strikes while reducing the danger to personnel.

European Council President António Costa is pushing EU capitals to advance Ukraine’s accession talks by bypassing Hungary’s veto, Politico reports. Costa’s proposal would allow negotiating clusters with Ukraine and Moldova to be opened by qualified majority rather than unanimity, though closure would still need all members’ approval. Diplomats say Costa has been lobbying leaders in European capitals and at the UN General Assembly. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, visiting Kyiv, confirmed Ukraine has completed screening of its legislation “in record time” and is ready for the next step. Deputy PM Taras Kachka said negotiations will soon begin.

Ukraine is preparing to export some of its domestically produced weapons, such as naval drones and anti-tank systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. Despite the ongoing war, he argued that controlled exports of surplus production could generate funds to boost areas with shortages, especially aerial drones. Ukraine’s defense industry has expanded rapidly, with 30% of military equipment now produced at home, and a target of 50% by 2025. Export plans will prioritize frontline needs and reliable international partners. Within weeks, Kyiv will present export concepts for the U.S., Europe, and other allied markets.

Sweden has announced the procurement of 18 newly manufactured Archer 155mm self-propelled artillery systems for Ukraine, as part of its 20th military aid package worth approximately SEK 9.2 billion (around €800 million). The announcement, made on 11 September, underlines Sweden’s determination to remain one of Europe’s most consistent military supporters of Ukraine.