Reuters: Russia has secret war drones project in China
The program has already developed and flight-tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3 (''Harpy'') in China with the help of local specialists.
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Ukraine continues efforts to degrade Russian air defense capabilities, destroying Russia’s BUK and Tor systems (video)
Ukrainians successfully struck two Russian air defense systems, a Buk-M3 and a Tor-M2, using precision strikes with HIMARS and drones.
Russians add rear-view cameras to drones to counter Ukrainian FPV threats
After Ukraine deployed FPV drones against Russian UAVs, Russia quickly added rear-view cameras to detect incoming anti-air UAVs.
Ukrainian company rolls out ground drone that carries machine gun, grenade launchers, and lays mines
Temerland developed Gnome, a multifunctional ground drone, equipped with the PKT machine gun, RPG-7s, and mine-laying system.
Umierov: Ukraine capable of producing several millions of drones annually, but funding insufficient
Ukraine's Defense Minister stressed the need for greater partner investment to fully utilize this potential, meet frontline demands, and eventually supply allies after the war.
Ukraine aims to match drone production scale with new missile program
Ukraine's Defense Ministry is advancing a missile program, having secured verbal commitments of funding support from international partners. Minister Umierov expects written confirmations soon and aims to scale missile production to match that of drones.
How two women revolutionized drone training in Ukraine
Ukraine can only win if it has a technological edge, Maria Berlinska realized in 2015. Now, the Dignitas Fund trains thousands in drone warfare, making flying robots, not foot soldiers, the new face of combat.
Lithuania to provide Ukraine with extra €40-50 mn military aid this year
Lithuania's aid package prioritizes drone production, radars, mine-clearing equipment, and air defense systems, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defenses while boosting Lithuania's defense industry.
Ukraine works to improve its drones to counter Russian threats
In response to daily drone strikes from Russia, Ukraine is ramping up production and modification of drones. Brigadier General Vadym Hladkov highlighted key upgrades aimed at improving the resilience of Ukrainian drones against Russian defenses.
Ukrainian military intel strikes Russian drone base in Syria, media sources say
HUR special forces reportedly struck a Russian military base near Aleppo, Syria, on 15 September, targeting a facility used for manufacturing and testing strike drones.
Ukrainian experimental interceptor drone hits 325 km/h
Ukraine's Wild Hornets community has advanced their anti-air FPV drone technology, achieving speeds of 325 km/h.
RFE/RL: Russia ramps up Kerch Bridge protection with massive concrete piles
New satellite imagery reveals Russia's ongoing efforts to reinforce the Kerch Bridge, potentially to guard against Ukrainian naval attacks or construct a parallel structure.
Ukraine deploys demining drones to break Russia’s Dnipro wall
With no formal training and limited resources, Ukraine's innovative drone operators are clearing the mined river, their DIY tactics becoming the linchpin in the battle for the Dnipro
Ukrainian tech grants boosted to support innovation
In a move to bolster the development of cutting-edge defense technologies, the Brave1 defense tech cluster has raised its grants.
Iran’s missile transfer to Russia deepen strategic ties amid US sanctions, expert says
Iran has delivered close-range ballistic missiles (CRBMs) to Russia, fueling the war in Ukraine. In response, the U.S. has imposed additional sanctions. Tehran seeks fighter jets and air defense systems from Moscow, aiming to bolster its global influence while staying clear of direct conflict with the West.
Ukraine doubles weapons production in 2024, focuses on drones and shells, PM says
Prime Minister Shmyhal highlighted partnerships with international defense companies, the development of long-range systems, and the establishment of joint ventures as key components of this growth.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 928: Ukraine develops three-phase drone strategy to counter Russian UAVs by 2025
Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia dropped over 800 bombs and launched 300 drones on Ukraine in just one week.
Russian drone incursions into NATO territory raise alarms in Romania and Latvia
Russian drones violated NATO airspace over Romania and Latvia, prompting swift military responses and concerns over Moscow’s growing reach beyond Ukraine.
Bild: Ukrainian interceptor UAVs against Russo-Iranian Shahed drones planned for 2025
Ukraine is developing a three-phase drone strategy to counter Russian UAVs. The plan evolves from reprogrammed quadcopters to fixed-wing interceptors, with the goal of deploying long-range "Shahed killers" by 2025, per Bild sources.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 925: Ukraine’s new Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear positions
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed that the recent Kursk operation has successfully diverted 60,000 Russian troops from other parts of the front lines.