Ukrainian Barracuda naval drone sneaks through Dnipro wetlands to blow up Russian ammo site (VIDEO)
Homemade Ukrainian system disrupts Russian supply lines as Ukraine expands drone operations across Dnipro river.
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Ukraine arms infantry with ammo that splits mid-flight to hit drones
Ukrainian Defense Ministry codifies rounds from multiple producers, clearing path for serial production.
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.
This is how Ukraine’s F-16s hide from Russian drones
Ukraine's F-16s operate from night from small airstrips while under constant threat of Russian attack. Despite this, they're surviving.
Former CIA chief joins Ukrainian missile maker’s advisory board amid investigation into $100M scheme, involving Zelenskyy’s associate
Earlier, Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies met with a FBI represenative to discuss the investigation.
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?
Game changer: Ukraine’s homegrown ‘Octopus’ anti-Shahed interceptor drone enters mass production
Combat-proven system operates at night, under electronic jamming, and at low altitude to counter conditions that strain standard air defenses.
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…
Soviet helicopter gets a BRRRRT upgrade: A Shahed drone’s worst nightmare (VIDEO)
Video shows door gunner shredding incoming Russian drone with 6,000-rpm firepower.
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.
Slovakia’s MiG-29 gift to Ukraine wasn’t illegal — prosecutor rejects pro-Russian Fico’s accusations
Officials confirmed that the aircraft transfer complied with the country's constitution and did not damage national interests.
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…
Sweden and Ukraine negotiate 150 fighter jets, first deliveries possible in 2026
Ukraine will begin assembling Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets on its territory starting in 2033, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on 7 Nov.
“Alternatives have been found”: Ukraine moves to end reliance on Chinese combat drones
Ukraine will begin mass production of a domestically-developed drone to replace Chinese DJI Mavic UAVs currently used for reconnaissance and artillery adjustment on the front lines, President Zelenskyy said
Ukraine’s first fighter jet factory: Swedish deal includes full domestic Gripen production
Deal includes not just 150 aircraft but the production lines, tooling, and expertise to manufacture Gripens domestically by 2033.
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
Ukraine’s 39th Brigade turns 70-year-old weapon into valuable frontline asset
Ukraine transforms museum pieces into Russia's nightmare.
European defense can match Russia by 2030—if Ukraine holds the line
Rich in resources, short on troops: Why Europe needs Ukraine to hold while it builds
Ukraine set to gain access to $8.4 bn EU defence fund by year’s end
Ukraine could gain access to a $8.4 bn European defence fund before the end of 2025, following an informal agreement reached between EU lawmakers and Denmark's Council presidency on 5 Nov.