Russia’s $400,000 SKAT drone is so rare that fewer than 20 have ever been destroyed. Ukraine just downed another one
Ukraine also destroyed the Klin, a newly developed UAV equipped with cutting-edge Li-AFB battery.
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Russia gears up for bigger war—plans to recruit 409,000 more troops for Ukraine front
Meanwhile, a spring offensive ignites, and immediately bleeds, with over 3,000 Russian troops lost in just two days.
Tech alliance deepens: London commits £3 billion a year to arm Ukraine through 2031
The UK intends to continue systematically strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. To this end, London will allocate at least…
Close the sky, drain the oil: Defense minister spells out how Ukraine plans to force Russia into peace
Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov published what he called the ministry's "war plan" — a three-goal strategy targeting Russia's air attacks, ground offensive, and oil revenues — saying President Zelenskyy tasked the ministry with "forcing the enemy into peace" through stronger defense, not diplomacy alone
Sweden confirms Ukraine to use EU’s $95 bn defense tranche for Gripen fighter purchase
Sweden's defense chief confirmed Ukraine plans to tap the EU's €60 billion military equipment fund to begin purchasing Gripen fighters, with negotiations underway for international co-financing of the deal, according to Swedish outlet Nyheterna.
Defense Minister: European partners to announce new air defense, drone financing at Ramstein
Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced new contributions to the country's defense ahead of the Ramstein meeting, according…
Russia’s next axis: Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian commander says its defense could tie down Moscow’s army for entire 2026
Battles for Kostiantynivka are beginning.
Helsinki plans domestic landmine manufacturing: First models expected in 2027
Two decades after joining the Ottawa Convention, Finland officially withdrew from the agreement on 10 Jan. 2026, and is launching a program to develop domestic anti-personnel landmines
NATO and Ukraine launch joint military development program worth $10.5 million – Fedorov
Ukraine and NATO will jointly fund a $10.5 million competition in 2026 for defense technologies addressing drone threats, air defense, and front-line communications, First Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced, marking the first collaborative innovation program between Kyiv and the Alliance.
Ukrainian combat robot equipped with Browning 12.7 mm heavy machine gun held infantry position alone for 1.5 months
Russians couldn't breach defensive line under constant UGS fire.
Ukrainian companies supply components for Russia’s kamikaze drones, but it is not what it seems
LLC GK Imperativ Ukraine and Ecofera appear local on paper but are controlled by an Iranian citizen.
Ukrainian forces repel 36 Russian assaults, push forward up to 400 meters on Pokrovsk front
The defenders say Moscow is paying a severe price in what has become one of the deadliest battles of the war.
“Life there looks like death”: Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, Kostiantynivka — Ukrainian soldiers hold burning triangle of Donbas
As Moscow pushes to capture all of Donetsk Oblast, these three cities form the heart of resistance. Ukrainian experts warn that without Pokrovsk, Russia cannot advance toward Kramatorsk — the symbolic prize of the Donbas.
Next steps on Donetsk’s map after Pokrovsk — first Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk in Moscow’s occupation plan
Russian forces attempt to seize Pokrovsk with infiltrating groups from the northwest and north, aiming to crack Ukraine’s eastern defenses.
Europe must be prepared, as Russia says its Peresvet system can cover up to 1,500 km and target reconnaissance satellites
Kubilius says Russian spy satellites are already shadowing German ones.
Europe’s fears of losing comfort may cost it true independence, former Ukrainian army chief Zaluzhnyi says
According to Zaluzhnyi, a new doctrine is being formed that will create armies of robots and artificial intelligence, but Europe still postpones difficult defense decisions in favor of comfort and political popularity.
Not just participants — Ukraine commands NATO’s simulated enemy for first time in history at Portugal naval drills
Using over 100 sea, land, underwater, and aerial drones, Ukraine orchestrated complex strikes and threat responses, proving its technologies meet NATO standards.
Kyiv ratifies century-long pact with UK, while security guarantees hang in balance
The majority of Ukrainian deputies vote for the historic agreement between the two states.
Ukraine offers allies to learn how to fight modern skies as hundreds of Russian drones destroyed nightly
Ukraine's Air Force commanders coordinate small units, interceptor drones, and electronic warfare systems.
“Eastern Sentry” – NATOs new plan to defend from Russian drones
NATO Secretary General and SACEUR announced a new defensive operation combining air, ground, and counter-drone capabilities, in response to recent Russian drone incursions into NATO territory.