Ukrainian Defense Ministry adopts nearly 10 new foreign and domestic pistols for Armed Forces
Illustrative photo: The Defense Ministry has adopted new types of weapons for the Armed Forces (Getty Images)
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized the Ukrainian Armed Forces of Ukraine to use about 10 new models of pistols and submachine guns of both foreign and Ukrainian production, according to the Ministry of Defense.
The Ministry did not name specific brands and manufacturers of the weapons but clarified that the arsenal was supplemented with pistols from well-known firearms companies from the USA, Italy, and Belgium. Most have a caliber of 9 mm, and there are also samples with a caliber of 11.43 mm.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the new weapons are characterized by their lightness, compactness, and high efficiency. They are equipped with 30-round magazines, but one of the new models can be adapted to use 15-, 20-, and 25-round magazines
Weapons for Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has increased its weapons production. More than 500 state and private defense companies operate in Ukraine, and joint weapons production is also carried out with partners at their facilities.
Recently, it was reported that ammunition production is being scaled up, with the government increasing profitability for Ukrainian enterprises. The priorities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine remain air defense systems and missiles for them, as well as artillery shells and electronic warfare means.
