military technology

Poland says Ukraine could start making missiles within weeks

Poland is one of four NATO countries authorized to receive technology transfers for the production of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said in an interview with Polish Press Agency, or PAP, on July 9.

9 July, 06:44 PM

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

German company allegedly supplied EU technology to Russia despite sanctions

German intelligence agencies have concluded a four-year investigation into a scheme that allegedly allowed a Russian company to acquire technology through Germany that could be used for military purposes, Politico reported on May 18.

18 May, 07:04 PM

Russia deploys 'shadow airlift' to supply military with restricted tech

Russia has established a massive logistics scheme using civilian cargo flights to supply its military-industrial complex with critical sanctioned components, according to an investigation by Dallas Analytics released on April 25.

27 April, 03:55 PM

Ukraine speeds military tech to private sector

The Ukrainian government has introduced a new experimental mechanism to transfer military technologies developed by the Defense Ministry to private manufacturers for serial production, the ministry’s press service announced on Oct. 13.

14 October 2025, 10:39 AM

North Korea boosts subs with Russian aid

Pyongyang has reportedly received technical assistance from Moscow for its submarine development, Reuters reported on Oct. 13, citing South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back.

13 October 2025, 10:46 AM

NATO eyes Ukrainian counter-drone tactics after Russian incursions — FT

After Russia’s recent drone incursions into NATO airspace, Europe is rushing to spend billions on creating a "drone wall" using technology that has been battlefield-tested in Ukraine, Financial Times reported on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 12:22 PM

Ukrainian anti-jamming comms developer secures funding to scale production

Teletactica, an Estonian-Ukrainian developer of advanced communication systems resistant to electronic warfare (EW), has secured investments from MITS Capital and Green Flag Ventures.

17 July 2025, 12:25 PM

Ukraine thwarts Chinese espionage over Neptune missile program

Two Chinese nationals were detained in Kyiv, they are accused of trying to smuggle classified information about Ukraine’s Neptune missile system, Security Service (SBU) reported on July 9.

9 July 2025, 02:30 PM

Military observer hails Ukrainian 250-kg bomb drones as 'next millennium'

Military observer Vasyl Pekhnyo shared insights on Radio NV on Feb. 1 about what he calls “unique Ukrainian drones” capable of carrying 250-kilogram aerial bombs.

1 February 2025, 02:58 PM

North Korea gains battlefield edge and Russian tech in war against Ukraine

North Korean support for Russia's war effort and combat experience is making Pyongyang "more capable of waging war against its neighbors," Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Camille Shea told the U.N. Security Council on Jan. 8, according to Reuters.

9 January 2025, 09:11 AM

U.S. officials press Turkey to curb tech trade aiding Russia

The U.S. government has urged Turkish authorities to stop supplying Russia with microchips and other components used in military equipment, according to a report by the Financial Times on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 11:47 AM

Ukraine adopts new domestically produced armored vehicle Dzhura

The Ministry of Defense authorized use of the Dzhura (Squire) armored vehicle in the Ukrainian Armed Forces to perform various tactical tasks, the Defense Ministry reported on Facebook on Aug. 2.

3 August 2024, 01:36 AM

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

US sentences Russian man for smuggling military equipment to Russia via Hong Kong

A Russian man has been sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release in the United States for smuggling American military microelectronics to Russia, Reuters reported on July 18.

18 July 2024, 10:15 AM

Ukraine enters era of unmanned warfare, constructs hundreds of combat robots in secret facilities

Ukrainian startups are successfully creating robots in secret laboratories to perform combat missions, demining, and evacuating wounded, AP reported on July 16.

16 July 2024, 03:19 PM

How do Russia's Kh-69 missiles measure up against the West's best?

The recent attack on Trypillia Thermal Power Plant, resulting in its complete destruction, is believed to have been executed using Russia's latest cruise missile, the Kh-69, which shares similarities with Western missiles like the Storm Shadow/SCALP and Taurus.

12 April 2024, 03:54 PM

Ukraine set to transform into 'world's premier defense arsenal', Ukroboronprom chief declares

Ukraine is set to transform into a pivotal hub for global defense, testing, and refining some of the world's most advanced weaponry, Ukroboronprom CEO Herman Smetanin announced at the "Ukraine's European Path: Dialogues About the Future" event organized by NV on March 28.

28 March 2024, 06:53 PM

military technology