Czechia offered Ukraine T-72 tanks. One problem: they can’t shoot straight.
Ukraine won't be getting 30 T-72M4CZ tanks—the fire controls are broken beyond repair. But in the age of FPV drones, Kyiv may not miss them much.
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Ukraine recovers Russia’s undamaged Geran-3 jet kamikaze drone carrying camera and live-link equipment (VIDEO)
The drone’s intact recovery opens a rare window into Moscow’s upgraded tech and confirms previous warnings from Ukraine’s military intelligence.
Russia strikes frontline with new Iranian Shahed-107 drone powered by Western electronics
Ukraine’s military intelligence details a new Iranian-made attack drone now used by Russia to strike frontline regions, exposing its design and the origin of its electronics.
Ukraine needs money for war, so it’s selling weapons to fund weapons
Three years of survival bred Ukraine's newest export: battle-tested lethality.
TWZ: Four Western firms stole Ukraine’s drone tech — Russia and China learned instead
Western companies left Ukraine with new designs but no new methods, letting rivals adapt faster, says Deborah Fairlamb.
The Telegraph: Ukrainian drones prove most tanks are garbage – but not all are dead yet
Drones are tearing through outdated armour. The smart tanks aren’t done yet.
Ukraine’s new aerostat-mounted drones use infrared sensors to spot and destroy Russian Shaheds
By elevating interceptor drones with aerostats, Ukraine gains a strategic edge—detecting and engaging Russian Shaheds earlier than ground-based systems allow.
Ukraine pairs obsolete Soviet grenades with commercial drones adding 3D-printed fins, as Pentagon takes notes
RAND experts report that Ukraine’s integration of commercial tech, from drones to AI systems, offers the Pentagon valuable lessons in defense procurement.
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.
Ukraine’s largest FPV drone makes history with first-ever assault rifle combat use
The Queen of Hornets now wields an AK-47 in a war that is increasingly defined by the use of drones
Ukrainian Armed Forces establish first training facility for ground drone operators
The soldiers will command robots to scout enemy positions, deliver supplies, and evacuate casualties from the frontlines.
Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage
Ukraine is turning to an unlikely solution - cotton cultivation - to combat a global gunpowder shortage. With Western allies struggling to meet artillery needs, experimental fields in Odesa Oblast aim to produce nitrocellulose, a key gunpowder component. Russia, meanwhile, faces no such ammunition constraints.
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.
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.
Ukraine’s military tech ingenuity sparks US defense debate in Congress
The ability of Ukraine to quickly adapt to the challenges of modern warfare has raised questions about the US Army and its capability to do so as well.
Ukraine will receive twelve PzH 2000 self-propelled guns from Qatar, enabled by Germany
Known for its precision and rapid-fire capabilities, the PzH 2000 represents a significant addition to Ukraine's arsenal.
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
Ukraine Integrates “Black Widow” bomber drone into its armed forces
This reusable tactical quadcopter is suitable for both day and night operations.
Ukrainian-made demining vehicle receives approval for combat use
Designed by Ukrainian company Rover Tech, the Zmii represents a leap forward in affordable and efficient mine clearance technology.
Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive Buffalo vehicles, considered to be among safest armored vehicles in existence
Designed with a special V-hull type, the Buffalo is designed with improved ballistic protection and contains external blast-absorbing components.