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.
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Three years ago Ukraine bought Turkish drones—now it produces 4 million yearly, outpacing US
Ukraine's battlefield advantage becomes Europe's arsenal.
UK to bolster Ukraine’s sky shield with thousands of new “Octopus” interceptor drones and missiles
New systems aim to counter Russian attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine scaling to 600-800 interceptor drones daily, while Berlin and Copenhagen becoming weapons export hubs
Ukraine expects Neptune missile variants and new Flamingo systems in mass production by December.
Russian spy drones owned the sky—until Ukraine took the fight underground
Our exclusive from inside the bunkers where anti-aircraft teams hunt Russia's high-altitude reconnaiance drones
UK to build pilot batch of Octopus interceptor drones under joint project with Ukraine
The first 1,000 drones will be manufactured in Britain before expanding production to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs.
Ukrainian firm to bring 450 km/h drone interceptor to NATO markets
Ukraine’s high-speed interceptors built to hit enemy drones may soon also be hitting defense markets in the US and allied states.
Expert proposes weapon against new Russian KABs equippied with super fast and cheap Chinese motors
Modified KABs cost Russia roughly $250,000 to $300,000 each compared to $1 million for cruise missiles, enabling Moscow to fire 175 precision weapons daily.
Ukraine’s plan to stop Russia’s drones? Train civilians to fly their own.
Without enough soldiers to defend cities, local residents must take the drones into their own hands
Zelenskyy expands helicopter hunt as Russia sends hundreds of drones each night
With Russian explosive drones flooding the sky every night, the President orders fresh aviation units to strengthen air defense coverage.
Zelenskyy proposes drone-killer network to stop attacks over Europe
Combining Ukraine’s frontline experience with modern air defenses, mobile units, and drone interceptors could end Moscow’s freedom to strike from the air.
Ukraine creates the world’s first drone air-defense military branch
Ukrainian Air Force command now oversees its own drone troops, equipped to destroy incoming UAVs.
Ukrainian drone engineers suggest dropping nets on Russia’s roadside ambush drones (video)
The nets tangle the enemy drones' propellers, trapping them in waiting positions, unable to launch an attack on passing vehicles.
Ukraine to outmatch Russia’s drone attacks with 1,000 interceptors a day, Ukrainian PM assures
Shmyhal claims Ukraine’s ability to intercept drones will soon surpass the intensity of Russia’s nightly drone use.
Ukraine downs Russia’s rare cruise missile-capable heavy drone Orion in Kursk Oblast using interceptor UAV (video)
The 414th drone brigade confirmed it as their biggest drone kill since the start of the full-scale war. The Orion has a wingspan of 16 meters.
UK signs deal to mass produce Ukraine’s interceptor drones as war tech alliance deepens
The move comes after Kyiv and London expanded their joint defense cooperation this summer.
Russia built Ukraine’s drone storm over three years — 2025 is when it finally breaks
Russia's drone war Ukraine's allies thought they understood is about to change entirely — and Europe is not ready for what breaks loose in 2025.
ISW: No real peace talks with Putin unless West helps Ukraine crush Russia
A major shift in battlefield momentum is the only lever that could move the Kremlin
Germany pledges five Patriots, Norway — billions for drones, as Ukraine’s new defense chief leads first major international push since taking office
The allies agree to fast-track weapons delivery to Ukraine amid Russian air terror escalation.
New Ukrainian defense chief tests his negotiation skills during Ramstein meeting as Putin answers Trump’s ultimatum with escalated attacks
Just days into his role, Denys Shmyhal faces a double crisis: securing billions in Western aid while Russia signals its refusal to peace with a fresh wave of strikes.