Ukraine’s most feared kamikaze drone just showed up at UK arms fair—carrying missiles instead of being one
The Liutyi flies one way into Russian refineries. This version comes back. Same airframe, opposite mission.
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Russian recruit reaches the front. Thirty minutes later, the drones find him
The figure came from Ukrainian open-source reports. Now US intelligence says its own findings match—and Washington wants the technology behind it.
Airbus joins Ukraine’s frontline defence innovation program
Airbus has signed a memorandum with Ukraine's Brave1 defence technology cluster, marking the company's entry into a combat-tested innovation system that feeds frontline data directly into weapons development
Ukraine’s new exoskeleton has no electronics, no power supply, and takes 2 minutes to put on
In a war defined by electronic warfare, a purely mechanical system with no power requirements is specifically suited to frontline conditions.
Ukraine tips drone war in its favor
Ukraine innovates fast, Russia scales hard. Ukraine is starting to do both.
Ukrainian drone pilots get round-the-clock support from another continent. While Kyiv sleeps, Australian experts run night shift
Australian experts work Kyiv time to aid pilots and test equipment.
NATO and Ukraine just launched their first joint defense tech competition. €10 million is the prize
The competition has been launched under the UNITE — Brave NATO program, bringing together companies from Ukraine and NATO member states
Ukraine’s Litavr just intercepted Shahed in way nobody had before and set world’s record
Litavr hit a Shahed from 60 km away.
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.
“Wow, send us another”: the battery tech Ukrainian troops are raving about
Ukrainian drone power supply manufacturer Pawell Power says they've discovered a way to increase battery efficiency by 77% without sacrificing room for the part that goes boom. Read the interview with the company founder here.
Ukraine’s army breaks own R&D rules to stay alive
Grassroots innovation has been one of Ukraine’s assets in the drone war against Russia. But failure to build on it is holding the country back.
Lviv hosts world’s biggest defense tech summit, and funnels $100 million into Ukraine’s tight military budget
Defense innovators from 50+ countries converge on Ukraine, turning the battlefield into a hub for global investment.
Russia once again finds way to evade Ukraine’s smartest defenses against its deadliest drones
Russia has adapted again, forcing defenders into a new phase of drone warfare.
Ukraine’s tech revolution clashes with Russia’s massive military machine — result will define future of warfare
Ukraine’s defense relies on rapid innovation, cutting-edge drones, and creative battlefield technology, while Russia counters with sheer numbers and relentless production.
How to annihilate 500 drones in one night when gunpowder runs low — Ukraine finds revolutionary way
Each day, Ukraine’s sky erupts into a red storm of destruction, as the US diplomacy falters month after month, leaving Ukrainians to grapple with a deepening sense of betrayal.
Defense Express: Modified Soviet-era missile enables maritime drone’s aerial capabilities
Technical analysis shows specialized missile modifications and targeting system adaptations enabled Ukraine's historic downing of Russia's helicopter by USV.
Four new ground drones cleared for Ukrainian army deployment to enhance logistics
The newly-codified land-based robotic platforms support cargo transport, reconnaissance, and casualty extraction.
Ukraine now has drones rescuing fallen drones from hazardous battlefields
In a remarkable display of ingenuity, a Ukrainian unit is now using drones equipped with ropes and grappling hooks to retrieve fallen drones from minefields and enemy-controlled areas, reducing the risk to soldiers' lives.