Ukraine to allow broader access to captured Russian weapons
Captured Russian T-90 tank on display in Kyiv (Photo: Wikimedia)
Kyiv is launching TrophyLab, a platform that will give
vetted Ukrainian and international users access to data about modern Russian
military equipment captured on the battlefield, Defense Minister Mykhailo
Fedorov announced on June 19.
Fedorov said Ukrainian forces, research institutes, and engineering centers have been studying seized equipment since the start of the war, analyzing components, technological solutions, and vulnerabilities to speed development of effective countermeasures.
Now, he said, that knowledge will be shared more broadly.
"Ukraine will provide access to Russian technologies for our partners,” the minister said.
“Companies, research centers, and governments across the free world will be able to study Russian missiles and other weapons in detail. This will help us find effective ways to counter the enemy faster and strengthen joint efforts for Ukraine’s victory.”
Fedorov said the platform will provide research results on captured equipment to Ukrainian defense-technology manufacturers, military units, scientific institutions and international partners. Users will have access to technical documentation, research findings and analysis of modern Russian weapons. The platform also will allow users to request physical examination of captured samples.
"Several formats are provided for working with samples: from non-destructive study to tests that require full disassembly or destruction of an item,” Fedorov said.
“This allows engineers to test their solutions on real enemy
equipment and significantly shorten the development cycle for countermeasure
technologies.”
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