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Ukraine scrambles to counter new Russian fiber optic drone threat

The Russian military has successfully deployed fiber optic guidance technology for FPV drones, rendering traditional electronic warfare countermeasures ineffective against these aerial attacks.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian recon drones start performing evasive maneuvers to avoid Ukrainian FPV interceptors

As Ukraine advances with FPV interceptor drones, Russian UAV operators are adopting new tactics to evade these countermeasures.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian tech firm launches affordable thermal cameras for military drones

Odd Systems launches domestically produced Kurbas-256 thermal cameras for military drones, offering advanced features and competitive pricing from $250.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian DELTA combat system coordinated 50+ drones in NATO maritime exercise

Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the DELTA situation awareness system coordinated aerial, maritime, and land drones, and integrated with allied technologies.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian troops seize Russia’s most advanced Verba MANPADS

The seized 9M336 missile features multi-spectral optical seekers for improved target detection and engagement.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s illicit use of Starlink increases Russian effectiveness, Ukrainian soldiers report

Russian forces have obtained Starlink terminals through a black market, enhancing their battlefield coordination, drone operations, and artillery accuracy in Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Cost-effective steel-screen Ukrainian solution outperforms Russian “turtle” tank protection

Ukrainian Metinvest's steel screens protect military vehicles from FPV drone attacks without compromising performance, unlike Russian improvised solutions, according to Liga.

byYuri Zoria

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, photo via Wikimedia.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian Zmii demining vehicle. Photo credit: Rover Tech.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukraine’s Delta situation awareness system now operational across all defense units

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announces the full deployment of the Delta situational awareness system across all defense and security units, crediting it with successful NATO interoperability tests.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

The main building of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia (Image: A.Savin via Wikimedia Commons)

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Russia’s economy faces cooling amid its funding of war in Ukraine

Mounting constraints on critical sectors driven by the Kremlin's war in Ukraine are expected to slow Russia's economy, as labor shortages and soaring interest rates take their toll on growth, journalists say.

byOlena Mukhina

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Forbes: Ukraine’s Baba Yaga drones now reportedly equipped with guided bombs

Ukraine's Baba Yaga night bombers have received a deadly upgrade with guided bombs.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine approves new Kozak-5MED armored medical vehicle for its armed forces

The "Kozak-5MED" is based on an American heavy pickup truck, Ford F-550 chassis.

byOlena Mukhina

The Defence Vision Day in Kyiv. Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense

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VR/AR military tech projects take center stage at Kyiv’s Defence Vision Day

Thirteen teams from the Defense Builder accelerator showcased their innovations at Defence Vision Day, including heavy drones, demining systems, and robotic platforms at the event.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukrainian and NATO defense officials at the presentation of the DELTA combat system. Photo via Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.

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NATO officials praise innovative Ukrainian DELTA combat system

''Ukraine is positioning itself as a leader in battlefield innovation. Their experience and perseverance in developing this critical system during wartime is an inspiration to the global defense community,'' NATO officials stated.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian soldiers controlling a drone. Illustrative photo. Credit: General Staff of Ukraine.

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Bloomberg: NATO to expand defense tech, intelligence sharing with Ukraine

NATO is planning to expand cooperation with Ukraine on defense technology and share more intelligence about Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities, as some of its members lift constraints on Kyiv’s ability to wage war.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Drone dogfights: Ukraine’s novel strategy to counter Russian reconnaissance UAVs

With Russian reconnaissance drones enabling devastating missile strikes deep in Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's military is turning to a novel solution: deploying agile, low-cost "kamikaze" drones to take out their high-priced Russian counterparts in midair dogfights.

byAlya Shandra