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.
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine never used US long‑range missiles to strike deep inside Russia
Speaking at the EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy rejected a WSJ report claiming the US lifted limits on Kyiv’s missile use against Russia.
Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
EU strikes deal to integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into bloc’s €1.5 billion armament program
European Parliament and Council negotiators agree on defense industry program running through 2027, with dedicated instrument bringing Ukrainian manufacturers into EU supply chains from the start.
Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
Ukraine quietly unveils a mystery Neptune missile version — Lithuania gets the first look
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry presented a previously unseen modification of the homegrown Neptune cruise missile, showing distinct body changes that hint at new capabilities.
A bigger nose, longer body, larger fins — Ukraine’s unveils long Neptune missile, which reportedly strikes 1,000 km away
Officials confirmed it can still be launched from existing systems.
Australia is spending billions on drones — Ukraine says it can make that money count
Kyiv offers drone tech and battlefield expertise to Australia, and touts its Magura naval drones, credited with sinking Russian ships and downing Russian jets, as a model for future cooperation.
Ukraine can build 100,000 drone engines monthly—if officials stop favoring China
Realgold firm says it could scale up tenfold with zero extra investment—if the laws weren’t working against it.
Ukraine unveils VATAG — a battlefield ground drone that can haul over 2 tons and stay quiet doing it
The robotic system blends logistics capacity with stealth operations using a hybrid drive and autonomous control.
This sleepy British town will soon make and test Ukrainian military drones built for war with Russia
Ukrspecsystems is moving in with plans to manufacture its unmanned aerial vehicles in the UK and train drone pilots.
Experts spotted new Ukraine’s guided bomb at defense innovations forum
Ukraine debuts domestically-made guided bomb with 3D-printed components to international defense ministers at Kyiv weapons showcase forum.
War-torn Ukraine develops cruise missile Europe’s industry сouldn’t build, says Austrian expert
The 1,150kg warhead missile enters mass production in January alongside 3,000 monthly FP-1 drones, though effectiveness depends on penetrating Russian air defenses through coordinated swarm attacks.
Ukraine’s Black Widow ground drone carries six FPVs—costs less than a single Javelin missile
The carrier launches drones in pairs—one strikes, the other films the kill. The unusual feature lets operators confirm destruction before a follow-up attack.
Ukraine to start mass production of 3,000 km Flamingo missile, Zelenskyy says
The long-range weapon has already completed tests and could enter large-scale manufacturing by early 2026.
It carries 1,150 kg, flies 3,000 km, and it’s called Flamingo—Ukraine’s new cruise missile enters combat (video)
FirePoint reportedly conducted successful tests of the missile a few months ago, after which the missile entered serial production.
Prague announces new anti-air deals for Ukraine as Moscow puts Czech FM on “Russophobe” list
New packages will include ammunition supply and joint production projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s military.
French drones to be built in Ukraine—Barrot calls it “strategic trust”
Paris becomes the latest NATO ally to transfer defense manufacturing inside Ukraine.
Zelenskyy demands reshuffled cabinet boost local arms from 40% to 50% on the frontlines
The president gave ministers six months to ramp up local arms production for the battlefield.
Russia plans to drown Ukraine in 1,000 drones a day—Kyiv prepares to shoot down all
President Zelenskyy: “We will shoot down everything” if partners support the scale-up.