Ukraine’s largest FPV drone makes history with first-ever assault rifle combat use
The Queen of Hornets now wields an AK-47 in a war that is increasingly defined by the use of drones
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Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage
Ukraine is turning to an unlikely solution - cotton cultivation - to combat a global gunpowder shortage. With Western allies struggling to meet artillery needs, experimental fields in Odesa Oblast aim to produce nitrocellulose, a key gunpowder component. Russia, meanwhile, faces no such ammunition constraints.
How two women revolutionized drone training in Ukraine
Ukraine can only win if it has a technological edge, Maria Berlinska realized in 2015. Now, the Dignitas Fund trains thousands in drone warfare, making flying robots, not foot soldiers, the new face of combat.
Airfield assassin: Ukraine’s Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear
Its precise features remain classified, but experts allow giving an educated guess about Ukraine's newest mysterious weapon
500km game-changer: Ukraine’s ballistic missile breakthrough can alter war dynamics
As Western fear of Russian escalation continues limiting missile strikes into Russia, Ukraine ramps up its domestic arms production to counter Russia's Iskanders
Western tech in Russia’s missiles: 15 companies whose parts fuel Kh-101 missile that hit Kyiv Children’s Hospital
The Russian Kh-101 cruise missile that struck Kyiv's children's hospital, killing several, contained 28 components from 15 Western firms, Six of these companies still operate in Russia
Rheinmetall’s Ukrainian expansion is building a defense industry powerhouse
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is investing heavily in Ukraine, setting up joint production facilities for armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and position Rheinmetall as the "number one option for the Ukrainian army."
Ukraine’s IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries
Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids
Drone dogfights: Ukraine’s novel strategy to counter Russian reconnaissance UAVs
With Russian reconnaissance drones enabling devastating missile strikes deep in Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's military is turning to a novel solution: deploying agile, low-cost "kamikaze" drones to take out their high-priced Russian counterparts in midair dogfights.
The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones
As Russian drones evolve, Ukrainian forces are embracing cutting-edge, portable electronic warfare systems to stay ahead. One standout innovation is a soldier-worn backpack that detects and jams drones from hundreds of meters away.
Ukraine now has drones rescuing fallen drones from hazardous battlefields
In a remarkable display of ingenuity, a Ukrainian unit is now using drones equipped with ropes and grappling hooks to retrieve fallen drones from minefields and enemy-controlled areas, reducing the risk to soldiers' lives.
Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia
DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race -- so far.
Inside Ukraine’s campaign to crush Russia with combat dronesdrones
Kyiv has gone into overdrive domestically producing reconnaissance, combat, and kamikaze drones to counter Russia's assaults and gain aerial superiority, but with the invader's overwhelming resources, competition remains tough