Ukrainian soldier says supplier swapped ordered drone batteries for cheaper cells that risk thermal runaway at front
He had to slice open the casing himself to find out, and what was inside was not what the contract specified.
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Pentagon kills Patriot’s next-gen interceptor worth only $8 million in funding
Why build a new missile?
Ukraine issues 106 military drone development grants
The country's Vice PM reported about $3.8 million have been allocated to drone projects through the Brave1 defense technology cluster initiative.
Prague seeks EU allies for fresh Ukraine ammo procurement initiative in 2025
Czech FM Lipavský seeks EU partner support, while exploring funding mechanisms to maximize artillery ammunition purchases for Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian defense ministry acquires first locally-made military trucks under state guarantees
More than 50% of the production of these trucks is localized in Ukraine.
Netherlands purchases replacements for Patriot system components given to Ukraine
The Dutch military has ordered Patriot air defense system components worth $529 million from Raytheon to replace equipment transferred to Ukraine.