Ukraine’s DARPA was supposed to exist since 2020. Its absence has caused Ukraine to fall behind Russia in technologies, says expert
No unified system means no coordinated progress.
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Ukraine’s new drone motors hit 400 km/h—fast enough to hunt jet Shaheds
New domestic motors could close the speed gap as Russia upgrades attack drones
Welcome to future of war: Ukrainian combat robot just destroyed Russian armored vehicle and its crew (VIDEO)
Russia sent an armored vehicle full of soldiers. Ukraine sent a robot.
Ukraine creates grants to build domestic weapons parts industry, cut dependence on China
Financial support meant to reduce Ukraine's reliance on Chinese components.
Lviv hosts world’s biggest defense tech summit, and funnels $100 million into Ukraine’s tight military budget
Defense innovators from 50+ countries converge on Ukraine, turning the battlefield into a hub for global investment.
New Ukraine’s kamikaze UAVs are ready to push defenses deeper behind lines
Ukraine has completed final trials of strike UAVs with a range exceeding 40 km that can overcome electronic warfare systems.
Ukraine’s new bullets are blasting drones at 50 meters — without new weapons
The Defense Ministry has approved the new 5.56 mm bullet for NATO rifles, and a government-linked group hints at upcoming mass production.
Ukraine unveils mobile anti-drone laser turret SlimBeam
The weapon operates autonomously or remotely and can be mounted for infrastructure protection or mobile deployment.
Ukraine tests domestic Mavic drone alternatives as developers seek to replace Chinese equipment
Several of 14 drones passed tests to fly 10 km under EW interference, drop munitions on target, and return safely, others received military feedback for upgrades.
Ukraine tests over 70 land drones
Ground robots from 50 manufacturers are being evaluated for range, payload capacity, and electronic warfare performance in ongoing trials.
Ukraine issues 106 military drone development grants
The country's Vice PM reported about $3.8 million have been allocated to drone projects through the Brave1 defense technology cluster initiative.
Ukraine funds 19 domestic missile developers
The companies received grants to develop various missile types, including cruise, ballistic, and anti-aircraft systems for Ukraine's defense needs.
Ukraine develops unjammable fiber optic FPV attack drone, catching up to Russia’s innovation
Russians started using a similar technology in August.
Four new ground drones cleared for Ukrainian army deployment to enhance logistics
The newly-codified land-based robotic platforms support cargo transport, reconnaissance, and casualty extraction.
Ukrainian tech grants boosted to support innovation
In a move to bolster the development of cutting-edge defense technologies, the Brave1 defense tech cluster has raised its grants.
Ukraine’s Brave cluster unveils AD Counter FPV system to counter Russian drones
The system, which emits white noise in the 850–940 MHz radio frequency range, renders FPV drones inoperable within a radius of up to 250 meters, even at distances of up to 3,000 meters from operators.
Ukraine develops new kamikaze robot to destroy Russian tanks 
Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhailo Fedorov has announced that a Ukrainian ground-based robotic platform Ratel S has undergone…