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Defense Ministry expert on Ukraine’s defense innovations, polar radio, and the war’s fifth year

Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a drone expert and advisor to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, shared his priorities, passions, and perspective with NV on its 12th anniversary, answering five questions about his personal mission, Ukraine’s wartime ingenuity, and his unique hobbies.

9 June, 12:31 PM

Ukraine sees massive surge in demand for air defense amid Iran war

Ihor Fedirko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Council of Weapons Manufacturers, spoke on Radio NV about the demand for Ukrainian air defense systems amid the war of Israel and the U.S. with Iran.

12 March, 08:15 AM

Ukraine unveils Sunray laser to counter Russian drone swarms

Ukraine has developed its first Sunray domestic laser weapon, capable of neutralizing Russian drones cheaply and effectively, journalist Simon Shuster reported in The Atlantic on Feb. 10.

11 February, 09:35 AM

25 foreign arms makers localize production in Ukraine — Shmyhal

25 foreign defense companies are at various stages of localizing production in Ukraine, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Sept. 19.

19 September 2025, 12:45 PM

Drones hit Russian defense plant in Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod

A series of explosions rocked the city of Arzamas in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with local sources claiming drone attack on the facility, Mash Telegram channel wrote early on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 08:13 AM

Drones may have struck Russian high-tech weapons makers in Tula

Three large enterprises that produce equipment for the Russian military may have been targeted in a massive drone attack on the administrative center of Tula overnight, the Astra Telegram channel reported early on July 11, citing eyewitnesses.

11 July 2025, 07:29 AM

Ukraine can meet 40% of weapons needs with stable financing, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine can meet up to 40% of its weapons needs through domestic production with stable financing, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his address at the summit of the Bucharest Nine (B9) members and Nordic countries in Vilnius on June 2.

2 June 2025, 03:47 PM

Rheinmetall factories protected from Russian sabotage, but lack air defense systems

Rheinmetall's factories are well-protected against potential Russian sabotage, but they lack air defense systems, CEO Armin Papperger said at a panel discussion during the Security and Defense Conference in 2025, Deutsche Welle reported on Feb. 4.

5 February 2025, 12:52 PM

At least nine European companies continue trade with Russian military sector

Despite international sanctions against Russia, nine European industrial companies continue to supply equipment to Russian clients, including military factories, according to a joint investigation by The Insider and Investigace.cz released on Jan. 24

25 January 2025, 11:36 AM

Germany to upgrade military arsenal with 6 billion Euro allocation

The Budget Committee of the German Parliament allocated more than 6 billion Euros for purchase of tanks, ammunition and air defense systems, Reuters reported on July 3.

4 July 2024, 12:58 PM

NATO member orders $325 million in artillery shells from Germany’s Rheinmetall

A NATO member has ordered $325 million worth of artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall, with deliveries scheduled from 2024 to 2028, the German arms company reported on May 24.

24 May 2024, 07:20 PM

Ukrainian drone targets major Russian arms manufacturer Basalt in Tula

A production facility of the Russian arms manufacturer Basalt was targeted by a Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) drone in an overnight attack on the city of Tula, sources in Ukrainian intelligence told NV on May 16.

16 May 2024, 02:42 PM

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