The Ukrainian defense industry demonstrated a new generation of weapons. At a special event marking the Day of the Defense Industry Worker, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine showcased an updated exhibition of Ukrainian weapons and military equipment, Ukrinform has reported.
Ukraine has been expanding protection of critical infrastructure as Russian strikes on energy, transport, and communications sites have intensified in recent months.
The exhibition included cruise missiles, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare capabilities, highlighting the rapid development of Ukraine’s defense sector.
From “Neptune” to interceptor drones
Among the displayed systems was the R-360 “Neptune missile” anti-ship cruise missile in a demonstration version, as well as the Areion missile-drone developed based on the “Palianytsia” project.
Areion is compatible with launchers of the “Neptune” system and can also be launched from mobile platforms such as trailers and semi-trailers, increasing operational flexibility.
New architecture of Ukrainian battlefield
In addition to missile systems, interceptor drones “Octopus” and “STING” were presented, along with the LTEJ “Mirage” electronic warfare system and mock-ups of Ukrainian MANPADS.
These solutions demonstrate a shift toward multi-layered air defense, where mobility, automation, and interception of aerial threats at different levels play a central role.
Signal to allies on technological developements
During the presentation, Ukrainian defense companies conducted tours for foreign diplomats, showcasing the industry’s latest developments.
This reflects an effort to shape a new image of Ukraine as a producer of advanced missile and unmanned systems, capable not only of equipping its own armed forces but also influencing international arms markets.
Earlier, Fedor Venislavsky, the head of the parliamentary defense committee’s subcommittee on state security, said that Ukraine had launched missiles into space from its territory twice during a full-scale invasion, and more were being launched.
The country’s intelligence agency managed the launches under former chief Kirill Budanov — one launch vehicle reportedly reached 100 kilometers, and another 204 kilometers. According to Venislavsky, these were not experiments, but real combat missions.
