Mounting shotguns, nets, even sticks – on FPV drones

The drone v. counter-drone fight is about cost. Ukrainian developers are experimenting with different payloads that are less expensive than kamikaze interceptor drones. One of the latest ideas: a drone equipped with a firearm.

Electronic warfare moves to space in Russia-Ukraine war

Russian EW forces are jamming SAR satellites that can influence Ukrainian intelligence. Here is how it can be countered.

Ukrainian military’s defense procurement troubles

The cabinet of ministers adopted new procurement regulations this week addressing long-term contracts, but companies still struggle with strategic planning.

Deep Dive: The evolution of Ukrainian armored vehicles

Drones are making armored vehicles key to maneuvers near the frontlines. Can domestically-made Ukrainian armored vehicles use battlefield innovation to become competitive with Western models?

How Syrian rebels incorporated Ukrainian technologies

For their rapid offensive, Syrian rebels relied on drones and cheap tech to hit targets. They manufactured FPV and turbojet drones – mimicking the Ukrainian battlefield.

Deep Dive: Ukraine’s new MoD IP unit to guard innovations

Ukraine is shoring up its legal hold over miltech inventions with a new office to protect IP. We walk you through the new draft law they’re proposing, and the regulatory environment that’s evolving in Kyiv.

Ukraine’s pilot program to finance miltech loans

Ukrainian defense firms have to fulfill orders from MoD, but only receive a portion of the funds up front. The lack of working capital, or funds for expanding production lines, is hindering the development of the entire sector.

The Ukrainian drone ammo shortfall

There are a vast number of drones in Ukraine, all demanding munitions for battlefield use. Here’s how the sector is set up, its challenges, and Ukrainian innovations in this space – all building towards a more explosive 2025.

Deep Dive: Why Chinese drones are fading into obscurity

DJI Mavics have been indispensable in Ukraine. But they are quickly becoming obsolete due to battlefield innovation and the dangers of relying on a Chinese supply chain.

How portable drone detection devices work

Using detection devices, Ukrainian military personnel can get an early warning on a wide range of Russian FPV, reconnaissance or kamikaze drones, such as Orlan, Lancet and Mavics.

Breaking: U.S. lifts ban on Ukraine missile strikes in Russia

With just two months left in office, Biden reportedly takes the gloves off. But the belated, lame-duck decision has some Ukrainian frustrated. We walk through the practical effects of this change.

Fake signals, dummy drones to bypass Russian defenses