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Ukraine faces race against the clock as technology edge fades – expert

Russian countermeasures are making Starlink increasingly less effective on the battlefield, serviceman, co-founder of the Center for Aerial Reconnaissance Support, and former lawmaker from the eighth Verkhovna Rada convocation, Ihor Lutsenko, told Radio NV on Aug. 11, suggesting what Ukraine should do in response, and where the country must place its primary bets in the war.

12 August, 04:12 PM

Ukraine and EU agree on Drone Deal — von der Leyen

Ukraine and the European Union have agreed on a defense-industrial partnership called the "Drone Deal," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during Ukrainian Statehood Day ceremonies on July 15, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

15 July, 02:55 PM

Six counties signed Drone Deals with Ukraine — Umerov

Ukraine has signed six agreements under its Drone Deal technology sharing framework, with 20 countries currently negotiating joining the initiative, National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov said on July 2.

3 July, 12:34 AM

Global demand for Ukrainian defense technology surges - Pistorius

There is a high global demand for Ukrainian defense technologies, which has a significant impact on European innovation, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at a speech at the Hannover Messe on April 20, Ukrinform reported.

21 April, 12:11 PM

Adviser explains claim about dismantling Russian drone guidance system

Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser on technology Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, clarified remarks by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on the destruction of a Shahed drone guidance network operating from Belarus, writing on Telegram on Feb. 27.

27 February, 05:35 PM

Ukrainian general calls AFU world's strongest army

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are currently the strongest army in the world and can defeat Russia despite Moscow's numerical advantage, Ukraine's 7th Rapid Response Corps commander, Brig. Gen. Yevhen Lasiychuk said during a special Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Feb. 24.

25 February, 07:27 PM

Russia to showcase ‘HIMARS analog’ Sarma at Saudi show, but it’s decades old

Russia intends to present its Sarma multiple-launch rocket system — promoted by Russian sources as an analog to the U.S. HIMARS — for the first time at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 8–12, but the system is actually a continuation of a prototype first shown about 20 years ago and has never attracted foreign buyers, Defense News reported on Jan. 30.

2 February, 12:07 PM

Russians adopt Ukrainian multi-angle drone attack tactics

Russian forces are trying to replicate Ukrainian interceptor drone technology, Roman Parkhanov, deputy commander of Ukraine's 14th Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment, told NV in an interview published on Oct. 5.

6 October 2025, 06:41 PM

Russia copies Ukraine’s drone-interceptor advances – Syrskyi

The Russian military is replicating Ukraine’s successful technological solutions, particularly in the field of drone interceptors, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a monthly briefing on the development of unmanned systems on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 10:54 AM

Ukraine’s Flamingo missile with 3,000 km range enters serial manufacturing

Ukrainian photojournalist working with Associated Press, Efrem Lukatsky, shared a photo of the Ukrainian Flamingo missile, which has a range of over 3,000 km on Facebook on Aug. 17.

18 August 2025, 08:20 AM

How Ukrainian TerMIT robotic system redefines battlefield logistics?

The US-Ukraine MITS Capital investment group is investing $3.74 million into Ukrainian company Tencore, which develops the multi-functional ground robotic platform TerMIT, Digital Transformation Ministry wrote on July 11.

1 August 2025, 02:00 PM

Ukraine’s Frontline partners with Germany’s Quantum Systems on defense tech

Ukrainian defense tech firm Frontline has signed a memorandum of understanding with German drone maker Quantum Systems to collaborate on joint defense technology projects, Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced on April 14.

15 April 2025, 10:01 AM

Ukraine’s war-forged arsenal: How battlefield innovation is reshaping the global arms race

The key question: Can Ukraine’s military tech meet the front line’s needs — and propel the country into a leadership role in the global arms market?

3 April 2025, 11:49 AM

Ukraine’s groundbreaking defense tech reshapes modern warfare

Ukraine’s defense technology sector has developed a wide range of capabilities, particularly in ground robotic complexes (GRCs), positioning itself as a leader over Russia in this field. However, scaling up production remains a crucial challenge.

2 November 2024, 11:55 AM

From drones to deepfakes: How technology shapes Ukraine’s war effort — opinion

As I walk my dog Macho through the village I live in, there's a moment of relative peace, a brief escape from the realities of war. But even during these walks, the sharp, mechanical hum of Russian Shahed drones—likely powered by their bensin engines—can suddenly fill the air.

21 October 2024, 09:35 PM

UK Government buys key semiconductor plant to secure defense capabilities

The UK government has acquired a key semiconductor plant in Newton Aycliffe amid concerns that its potential closure could impact the country's defense supplies, Reuters reported on Sept. 29.

30 September 2024, 12:45 PM

Ukraine tests robotic systems to lessen soldier presence on frontlines

Ukraine is testing a concept that could reduce the number of troops on the frontlines by more than half, replacing them with robotic systems, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development Oleksandr Bornyakov announced during the Odesa Economic Revival Forum on Sep. 13.

13 September 2024, 05:31 PM

Ukraine to produce 3 million drones a year, seeks financial support

Ukraine can produce over 3 million drones a year, but the state can cover only part of the financial needs for production, Deputy Minister of Strategic Industries Anna Hvozdyar said during the Brave1 Precision hackathon, Suspilne reported on July 30.

31 July 2024, 08:36 PM

North Korean spy satellite explodes at launch; it may have used a Russian engine

North Korea could have received an engine from Russia for its reconnaissance satellite, which it unsuccessfully tried to launch in May 2024, Reuters reported, citing South Korean intelligence on July 29.

30 July 2024, 10:25 AM

UK considers 2,000-mile missiles to disable Putin's nukes

The United Kingdom is considering developing long-range missiles capable of disabling nuclear weapons launched from Russia, The Times reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 12:50 PM

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