Ministry of Defense

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksandr Poklad as acting head of the SBU and Serhiy Beskrestnov as a presidential advisor on technological defense development. Beskrestnov declined a role in the new Ministry of Defense due to professional ties with ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The appointments follow a government reshuffle, including Yevhen Khmara as acting defense minister and Serhiy Koretsky as prime minister.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as minister of defense after six months in office as part of a government shake-up. Fedorov, credited with securing drone deals and military reforms, cited 22 accomplishments in his farewell post but left three goals unfinished. His departure followed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation, triggering ministerial reappointments.

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella appointed retired major general Jorge Eduardo Mora López as defense minister. Mora López pledged to secure all areas of the country to advance security and social progress. The appointment follows De la Espriella's selection of several other cabinet members.

Japan plans to deploy autonomous interceptor drones by 2027 to counter threats like Shahed-136 drones, citing U.S. missile stockpile strains and regional security concerns. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency is fast-tracking acquisitions, while Terra Drone, a Japanese firm, has tested similar systems in Ukraine with positive feedback.

India conducted three consecutive ballistic missile defense tests on June 10-11, demonstrating multi-layered interception capabilities against long-range and medium-range threats. The Defense Ministry stated the tests placed India among nations like the US, Russia, and China with advanced BMD systems, while analysts highlighted the need for such defenses due to missile threats from Pakistan and China.

Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its international airport, which resulted in casualties and damage to civilian facilities. The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iran following ballistic missile and drone attacks in the region.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reports that Russian forces have conducted over 13,300 chemical attacks since the 2022 invasion began, with incidents escalating to consistently high levels across the front line in 2024. Kyiv is calling on the G7 to increase support for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense capabilities.