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Latest news Ukraine

Russia orders shell casings from a steel plant in occupied Alchevsk. Ukraine’s drones struck it again overnight

The facility in Luhansk Oblast was previously targeted in December 2025. The extent of the damage from last night's attack is currently unknown.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez on 18 March 2026. Source: president.gov.ua

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Latest news Ukraine

Spain injects €1 billion into Ukraine’s war effort, while Escribano and Skyeton launch joint laser-guided UAV projects

Spain’s total support hits €4 billion, as aid pipeline keeps expanding.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukraine anti-air defense underground drones

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Military tech

Countries turn to Ukraine for help as Iran shows up their outdated air defenses

Ukraine gets window of opportunity to educate the world how to defend against the modern air war

byIgor Kossov

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Latest news Ukraine

Belarus uses prisoner release to charm West, not for democratization. Lukashenka stands with Russia anyway, says defense report

Belarus is simultaneously releasing US prisoners and hosting missiles aimed at US allies.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s defense industry is building a direct pipeline into Europe’s weapons market — one NATO certification at a time

Finland became the eighth Alliance member to finalize a mutual quality assurance deal, with five more in negotiation.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrspecsystems display at opening of new drone production facility in the UK, 25 February 2026. Photo: Valerii Zaluzhnyi on X

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine opens drone factory in small British town – 1,000 battlefield-tested drones per month, built beyond Russia’s reach

Ukrspecsystems makes eight drone types already used on the front line.

byBenjamin Murdoch

military soldier artillery gun tank frontline battlefield combat weapon shell Ukrainian artillery fires on Russian positions in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast. Photo: General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces

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Latest news Ukraine

Germany’s arms giant says it can flood Ukraine with ammo right now—if Western governments unlock funding

Europe’s biggest weapons maker is ready to arm Ukraine at bigger scale.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

France just delivered drones to Ukraine that can strike 500 km behind enemy lines

The Rodeur 330 loitering munition offers both shield and sword capabilities, designed for intelligence gathering in Europe but deep strikes in Ukraine, its maker says.

byYuri Zoria

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Military tech

French automaker Renault is going to make drones for Ukraine

Partnership with defense firm led by French defense ministry

byIgor Kossov

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Latest news Ukraine

“Quiet as mice”: Ukrainian pilots neutralized Russia’s Su-57 marketing campaign over their skies

Russia needed Ukrainian kill for export promotion.

byOlena Mukhina

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Money Matters

EU to lend Ukraine €90B — and most of it is for weapons

The loan, structured as "limited recourse" financing, would only require repayment if Russia eventually pays war reparations, with Brussels reserving the right to use immobilized Russian assets to cover the debt.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

In 2025, Ukraine sent 75% of its weapons procurement budget to domestic manufacturers, with further increases planned for 2026

More than 50% of weapons in Ukraine's military are now domestically produced, achieving President Zelenskyy's October target in under three months.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Belarus may develop new long-range missile with Russian experts, based on Ukraine’s war experience

The question is where the missile will be tested and utilized.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Months of secret talks culminate in naval drone deal between Greece and UKraine

Greece and Ukraine's classified shipyard deal could revolutionize naval warfare cooperation.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Three years ago Ukraine bought Turkish drones—now it produces 4 million yearly, outpacing US

Ukraine's battlefield advantage becomes Europe's arsenal.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

From battlefield to export: Ukraine’s booming defense industry opens for export sales

Revenue from exports to trusted partners will help fund Ukraine's own military needs, with front-line requirements maintaining absolute priority.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Latest news Ukraine

Latvia says it caught Russian-linked arsonists scouting targets, filming sensitive facilities, planning more fires

Officials report that photos and videos of sites were sent to Russia as part of coordinated sabotage efforts.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy announces reforms to build strong aerial shield and produce half Ukraine’s own weapons by 2025

Kyiv shifts the financial burden from donors to domestic capability.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

EU strikes deal to integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into bloc’s €1.5 billion armament program

European Parliament and Council negotiators agree on defense industry program running through 2027, with dedicated instrument bringing Ukrainian manufacturers into EU supply chains from the start.

byBenjamin Murdoch

UK Defense Secretary John Healey shakes hands with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal in Kyiv during his fifth visit to discuss Britain’s military support for Ukraine, with UK and Ukrainian flags in the background

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UK delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months, warns allies must outpace Putin

UK's £600 million investment delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine as Defense Secretary warns NATO must accelerate production

byMaxim Volovich

defense industry

Russia orders shell casings from a steel plant in occupied Alchevsk. Ukraine’s drones struck it again overnight

Spain injects €1 billion into Ukraine’s war effort, while Escribano and Skyeton launch joint laser-guided UAV projects

Countries turn to Ukraine for help as Iran shows up their outdated air defenses

Belarus uses prisoner release to charm West, not for democratization. Lukashenka stands with Russia anyway, says defense report

Ukraine’s defense industry is building a direct pipeline into Europe’s weapons market — one NATO certification at a time

Ukraine opens drone factory in small British town – 1,000 battlefield-tested drones per month, built beyond Russia’s reach

Germany’s arms giant says it can flood Ukraine with ammo right now—if Western governments unlock funding

France just delivered drones to Ukraine that can strike 500 km behind enemy lines

French automaker Renault is going to make drones for Ukraine

“Quiet as mice”: Ukrainian pilots neutralized Russia’s Su-57 marketing campaign over their skies

EU to lend Ukraine €90B — and most of it is for weapons

In 2025, Ukraine sent 75% of its weapons procurement budget to domestic manufacturers, with further increases planned for 2026

Belarus may develop new long-range missile with Russian experts, based on Ukraine’s war experience

Months of secret talks culminate in naval drone deal between Greece and UKraine

Three years ago Ukraine bought Turkish drones—now it produces 4 million yearly, outpacing US

From battlefield to export: Ukraine’s booming defense industry opens for export sales

Latvia says it caught Russian-linked arsonists scouting targets, filming sensitive facilities, planning more fires

Zelenskyy announces reforms to build strong aerial shield and produce half Ukraine’s own weapons by 2025

EU strikes deal to integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into bloc’s €1.5 billion armament program

UK delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months, warns allies must outpace Putin

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