Competition across six manufacturers saves Ukraine 16% on its largest-ever 155mm shell contract
Ukraine redirected money to tens of thousands more shells.
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Kyiv moves to scale low-cost interceptor missiles to counter cost imbalance in defending against Russian Shahed strikes
Ukraine says low-cost air defense systems are now doubling interception rates while cutting reliance on expensive missiles.
Frontline tool Ukraine can’t fight without: 5,000 pickups now procured through largest-ever open tender
The Defense Procurement Agency will run the process in stages through framework agreements, with first deliveries expected by end of year.
One of few Western officials to witness war firsthand: What did Germany’s defense minister see on Ukraine’s front line?
Boris Pistorius went to the front line. Then he joined an EU defense ministers meeting from headquarters near combat area.
Ukraine has built world’s most battle-tested defense industry. Berlin plugs in with “Brave Germany”
Germany and Ukraine just signed a joint defense technology program, and Berlin is already funding a third of everything Ukraine has.
Ukraine deploys AI-powered turret that can shoot down FPVs. Operator’s only job is to press button to confirm strike
First combat use was recorded by soldiers of the K-2 Brigade. More than ten frontline units are already operating the system across key sectors.
Ukraine proposes “Brave Sweden” to Stockholm and moves toward finalizing Gripen contracts
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov traveled to Sweden for a packed round of meetings.
Mobilization gap: Russia now losing more troops than it can replace, for fifth month running
Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls it the "mathematics of war", and it is turning decisively against Russia.
“Octopus” interceptor goes to serial production: 8,000 units ordered to counter Russia’s Shahed strikes
The drones are backed by the UK and 29 domestic enterprises.
Ukraine doubled all of 2025’s interceptor drones in just four months, minister says
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said the Defense Procurement Agency scaled deliveries through three parallel channels, including a weapons marketplace.
Ukraine’s “points-for-kills” procurement system has delivered 181,000 items to the front this year
Units earn points for confirmed battlefield activity, then order their own equipment via Brave1 Market – 95% of drone units have signed on.
Ukrainian pilots now down Shaheds thousands of kilometers away – including from other countries
Operators can work from Kyiv, Lviv, or abroad – reducing exposure to strikes and electronic warfare.
Spain is sending Ukraine 100 VAMTAC vehicles, same platform hosting Britain’s Rapid Ranger counter-drone system
The VAMTAC platforms provide personnel protection and improved operational mobility in field conditions.
Ukraine’s drone operators are about to stop carrying five different controllers to front
The country is solving a significant issue.
What is inside Ukraine’s new defense AI hub that will predict Russian moves?
Ukraine plans to turn battlefield data into AI that Predicts Russian Moves
Ukraine orders 25,000 ground robots — more than double last year’s total
This industry didn't exist before 2022.
Ukraine’s private-sector air defense groups downed their first jet Shahed — Russia’s drone that flies at 300+ km/h
A private group in Kharkiv Oblast made the interception, a minister reported. The network has grown from 13 to 19 enterprises it operates at since March, integrated into Air Force command.
96% of Russia’s record March casualties were caused by drones — so the UK is sending its biggest package of the year
120,000+ drones, hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, and thousands of air defense missiles: UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced the package at a 43-nation Ukraine arms coordination meeting in Berlin.
Turning point: Russia is now losing more soldiers in Ukraine each month than it recruits
Ukraine is winning the three-front war, said its defense minister.
254 soldiers per square kilometer: price Russia is paying to move front line
Ukraine is now downs 90% of Russia's attack drones.