France to send newest air defense to Ukraine for first combat deployment in 2026: the SAMP/T NG
Kyiv becomes first operational deployment under decade-long security agreement.
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Ukrainian strike shatters plant making specialized drills, exposing hidden Western roots of Russia’s Sukhoi fighter jet production
A new RUSI report details a crumbling supply chain
Ukrainian ground robot takes over trench duty, holds line for 45 days straight (VIDEO)
In a first-of-its-kind reported mission, a Ukrainian combat robot entirely replaced infantrymen while holding its position under fire.
From 700 to 5,500 km: Russian troops in Belarus control Oreshnik intermediate-range missile, which puts entire European continent in range
The missile, which struck Dnipro in November 2024, can carry conventional or nuclear warheads.
New Russian reconnaissance drone uses British Raspberry Pi microcomputer and licensed Windows 11
Russia upgrades drone with British, Chinese tech to target Ukraine's rear.
After sinking Russian warships, Ukraine’s maritime drones draw Pentagon interest
US delegation arrived in Ukraine to conduct first official tests of combat-proven platforms.
Europe’s drone scare forces a question: defend at home or arm Ukraine?
A low-cost, low-risk gambit, with big potential upsides for Moscow.
Only 10% of Ukraine’s deep strikes hit their targets—but Russia’s air defense has a vulnerability
To expose Russia, Ukraine and allies must stop air defenses before they're built.
Ukrainian troops have a new way of hiding from night drones
The infantry's only hope to escape from drones with infrared cameras is thermal camouflage. Western blankets cost $2,000, so Ukraine is making its own.
Russia uses European SIM cards to upgrade Shahed fleet, investigation finds
Russia has tested drones in European countries, Kazakhstan, Turkey
A Soviet-era maze threatens Ukraine’s $2bn defense opportunity
The government isn't ready—and the system that exists is riddled with corruption risks
Ukraine creates grants to build domestic weapons parts industry, cut dependence on China
Financial support meant to reduce Ukraine's reliance on Chinese components.
Ukraine’s Su-27 fleet is vanishing—and no one can save it
19 Su-27s down, no allies to send more
Russia’s hedgehog armor works great. Unless your vehicle is too light to carry it.
Tanks can carry full hedgehog coverage. Lighter vehicles can't — and that's an opportunity for Ukraine
Czechia offered Ukraine T-72 tanks. One problem: they can’t shoot straight.
Ukraine won't be getting 30 T-72M4CZ tanks—the fire controls are broken beyond repair. But in the age of FPV drones, Kyiv may not miss them much.
Canada to provide another $200 million for US weapons for Ukraine
Canada's military support for Ukraine will grow by $200 million under NATO's US weapons procurement program, with additional tens of millions allocated for fuel, medical supplies and communications
Norway to provide another $500 mn for US-made weapons for Ukraine
Oslo is prepared to single-handedly finance half of December's planned weapons purchases for Ukraine. This contribution will mark Norway's second major commitment to the PURL programme within six weeks.
A first for NATO: Denmark lets Ukraine set up missile fuel factory near Skrydstrup airbase
Denmark becomes the first NATO member to host Ukrainian military production as Fire Point launches a facility in Vojens.
Russia has more armored vehicles now than in 2022. The math is ugly.
Yes, Russia has lost a lot of armored vehicles. But the sheer size of its Cold War vehicle stockpile means it can replace every loss—and then some.
Ukraine’s interceptor drone downs Russia’s jet-propelled Shahed UAV in historic first
Ukrainian drones intercepted several Russian jet-propelled Shahed drones in the early hours of 30 November 2025. This is…