Ukraine defense tech

Ukraine to focus on frontline robotics, cheap interceptors, and strike missiles, ex-DM Fedorov says

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s team is now concentrating on three main Defense Tech priorities: robotizing and sensorizing the front line, developing low-cost systems to intercept aerial targets, and creating strike missiles, including eventually with artificial intelligence, he said in a Telegram post on Sept. 9.

9 September, 07:51 PM

Ukraine tests AI-driven SPYS drone built to intercept jet Shaheds at 600 km/h

Ukrainian WIY Drones developed SPYS, an AI-powered anti-aircraft unmanned aerial complex designed to counter enemy strike and reconnaissance drones — including jet-powered Shahed drones — and cover military positions, mobile units, and critical infrastructure.

4 August, 10:25 AM

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 and NATO launch joint program for defense innovation

Ukraine and NATO will jointly launch the first UNITE — Brave NATO program aimed at accelerating the development of defense innovations, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov wrote on Nov. 26.

26 November 2025, 01:38 PM

Investors bet on Ukraine's combat-tested tech

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in Ukraine's defense technology sector, Brave1 officials say, according to Nv Business’ article on Aug. 13. Who is investing in defense technologies, and how to attract more?

13 August 2025, 03:29 PM

Ukraine deploys new ground drone to support troops under fire

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has officially adopted a new tracked ground drone called Murakha ("Ant") for use by the Armed Forces, the ministry announced on June 28.

29 June 2025, 12:10 PM

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