NATO and Ukraine to seek weapons against unjammable FPV drones in Estonia
Ukraine and NATO have launched an innovation challenge to counter fiber-optic FPV drones — applications are open until May 30.
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Too fast for machine guns: Russia quietly rolls out new jet kamikaze drone that outruns ground fire in Ukraine
Russia's war on Ukraine may have entered a new phase with the emergence of the mysterious “Banderol” drone— a jet-powered loitering munition that Ukrainian experts say is faster, harder to intercept, and unlike anything Russia has used before.
UN documents “deliberate terror campaign” as Russian strikes kill 151 Ukrainian civilians in April
Russian strikes on densely populated areas continued despite Ukraine's agreement to a ceasefire in March, with the April 24 attack on Kyiv alone killing 12 people, including a teenager.
New “spotter” specialists join Ukraine’s drone combat teams after two-week training
This represents a significant evolution in Ukraine's military structure, bridging the gap between explosives expertise and aerial operations while allowing pilots to focus exclusively on flight control.
Ukraine’s “monster truck” robotic vehicle survives anti-tank fire during Kursk battle before official military integration
The 330-kg electric-powered Liut ground drone provides Ukrainian forces with a versatile machine-gun platform that can detect targets at 1,200 meters while operating remotely for up to 72 hours, offering a powerful force multiplier in contested areas.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russians with new kamikaze drone
With its silent operation and long-range capabilities, the UAS SETH drone allows for efficient strikes deep within Russian-controlled areas.
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief reveals Russia forms specialized drone units based on Kyiv’s experience
Additionally, Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the continued effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operations, which destroyed 22% more Russian targets in February compared to January using primarily FPV drones and multirotor bombers.
Britain procures US-made Altius drones with 440km range for Ukraine
Funded through the International Fund for Ukraine, the procurement follows a London meeting where world leaders confirmed the need to strengthen Ukraine's position.
American company secures major contract to supply Ukraine with 6,000 anti-jamming drones
NEROS beats 259 competitors to supply Ukraine with 6,000 anti-jamming Archer FPV drones capable of delivering 2kg payloads over 20km distances in adverse weather conditions.
Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine
The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.
ISW: Russia applies drone innovations from Ukraine war against NATO states
Russian sabotage and hybrid operations against NATO members have increased throughout 2024, raising concerns about Moscow's technological advances.
Russia’s fiber-optic drones dodge jamming, but Ukraine hunts them with infrared and sound
A thin glass thread trailing behind new Russian drones has neutralized billions in electronic warfare defenses. Now, Ukrainian forces are scrambling to devise new air defense strategies.
Inside Ukraine’s medical corps where NATO standards face drone war reality check
Behind Ukraine's front lines, a 500-strong volunteer medical force discovers what happens when their ambulances become top targets for cutting-edge war tech, forcing them to create rules Western armies rush to adopt.
Russians “taught Ukraine” how to target oil refineries, military expert says
Ukraine learns from Russian tactics to target vulnerable oil refineries, as recent strikes on Ryazan's 17-million-ton facility disrupt fuel supplies to frontline regions and force production shutdown.
Ukraine hits peak strike rate on Russia as drone output tops 1.5 million
Ukraine's domestic drone industry reaches 96% of military UAV supply, enabling record strikes on Russian territory as production targets expand to 30,000 long-range units for 2025.
Russia fills Molniya attack unmanned aerial vehicles with shrapnel to maximize Ukrainian civilian casualties
Russian forces modify Molniya drones with shrapnel and ammunition for maximum civilian impact, requiring expanded electronic warfare defenses.
Russian drones hunt Ukrainian troops along destroyed Sumy border villages
Ukrainian border guards report intensive Russian drone operations and complete destruction of Sumy Oblast border settlements as combat continues along Russia-Ukraine front lines.
Russia stockpiles missiles, drones for new energy strikes despite Ukraine’s counter strikes
Russia's accumulation of Kh-101 and Kalibr missiles signals preparation for renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, even as Ukrainian strikes disrupt drone component supplies. The Tatarstan drone factory has already met its 6,000-unit production target, employing teenagers and foreign workers to maintain output.
Life prevails over darkness: The Guardian selects photographs from Ukraine for its list of 2024’s most defining images
Guardian's 2024 defining images feature a photograph from a memorial service for Ukrainian combat medic Iryna Tsybukh, who left a posthumous letter shared by her brother. Read it below.
Ukraine’s defense industry claims 59% of military contracts after production surge
Ukraine triples domestic weapons production, secures 59% of defense contracts as local manufacturers achieve self-sufficiency in drones and electronic warfare systems.