Poland may trade its oldest jets for Ukraine’s drone know-how
Warsaw wants Ukrainian drone tech in return for its last few MiG-29s
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A Soviet-era maze threatens Ukraine’s $2bn defense opportunity
The government isn't ready—and the system that exists is riddled with corruption risks
Ukraine creates grants to build domestic weapons parts industry, cut dependence on China
Financial support meant to reduce Ukraine's reliance on Chinese components.
Ukraine’s Su-27 fleet is vanishing—and no one can save it
19 Su-27s down, no allies to send more
Russia’s hedgehog armor works great. Unless your vehicle is too light to carry it.
Tanks can carry full hedgehog coverage. Lighter vehicles can't — and that's an opportunity for Ukraine
Ukraine’s F-16s may now be able to spot Shaheds that sneak under radar
Are Ukraine's ex-European F-16s fighters carrying special anti-drone sensors into combat? At least one observer believes so.
Czechia offered Ukraine T-72 tanks. One problem: they can’t shoot straight.
Ukraine won't be getting 30 T-72M4CZ tanks—the fire controls are broken beyond repair. But in the age of FPV drones, Kyiv may not miss them much.
Russia has more armored vehicles now than in 2022. The math is ugly.
Yes, Russia has lost a lot of armored vehicles. But the sheer size of its Cold War vehicle stockpile means it can replace every loss—and then some.
Russia just moved 16 bombers 2,900 km closer to Ukraine
Are Russia's Backfire bombers and their six-ton missiles about to make a big comeback? There are ominous signs they are.
From European car lots to Ukraine’s kill zones: the volunteer trucks keeping Ukraine alive
Bought for €20,000. Driven across Europe. Destroyed in a week.
Russia strikes frontline with new Iranian Shahed-107 drone powered by Western electronics
Ukraine’s military intelligence details a new Iranian-made attack drone now used by Russia to strike frontline regions, exposing its design and the origin of its electronics.
Will Trump stop Ukraine’s F-16s from jamming Russian radars?
Ukraine's F-16s are its best aerial radar jammers. But they need American help, which could end.
Russia’s next drone-beating tech: dandelion tanks trigger FPVs early
Branching metal structures, similar to the florets on a dandelion, could further boost Russian vehicles' protection against drones.
Why are Ukraine’s Mirage 2000 jets carrying 40-year-old missiles?
Arming a Mirage 2000 fighter with the old Magic 2 missile handicaps the jet—by limiting its reach during air-defenses sorties.
Kyiv’s first-ever hackathon delivers an anti-drone radar that costs less than a laptop
The European Defense Tech Hackathon was the first event of its kind held in Kyiv. The winning teams will go on to develop and implement these solutions for the military, under the guidance and supervision of experienced service members.
One long-term strategy could stop Russia’s glide bombs
As many as 5,000 Russian glide bombs rain down on Ukraine every month. How can the Ukrainians slow the lethal rain?
Taiwanese, South Korean companies supply industrial tools for Russia’s war
Taiwanese companies continue to supply precision industrial machines for factories that fuel Russia’s war machine, in defiance of…
Ukraine mocked Russia’s hairy anti-drone tanks—now builds its own
First "cope cages." Then "turtles." Now the Russians are making "hedgehog" tanks to defeat drones. And the Ukrainians are interested.
Russian improvised armor destroying tanks it’s meant to protect
Russian crews complain that hefty, improvised armor shells break the transmission on their tanks after just a few…
Tomahawks would be useful. Funding Ukraine’s missile factories would be smarter.
Even if the US won't send Tomahawks, allies can still help Ukraine run an effective deep strike campaign