#Defense Industry

Lithuania to Launch Ukrainian Drone Production Under 'Drone Deal' Agreement

Technology 08/05/2026, 12:37

🇱🇹 Lithuania launches Ukrainian drone production under the Drone Deal agreement. 🇺🇦 Joint investments and technologies will strengthen the defense of both countries. 🚀 The Netherlands and Denmark have already joined the initiative.

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RTX Prepares StormBreaker with Extended Range for Testing: New Engine and Record Development Timelines

Technology 08/05/2026, 11:57

RTX is preparing a new version of the StormBreaker bomb with extended range and a Pratt & Whitney engine for flight tests. The project went from idea to testing in just 12 months. 🚀💣

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Ukraine's economy exits recession: GDP grows in Q2 2026

Economy 08/04/2026, 21:59

Ukraine's economy exits recession: GDP grows by 0.6% in Q2 2026 📈. The National Bank raised the annual growth forecast to 1.8%, linking it to external financing and the growth of the defense industry. However, the budget remains critically dependent on international aid 💸🇺🇦.

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Hensoldt opens engineering center at Bosch plant: mass transition of automotive specialists to defense sector

Technology 08/04/2026, 18:43

Hensoldt is opening a new engineering center at a Bosch plant near Stuttgart, planning to transfer up to 300 employees from the automotive industry. The defense giant is actively poaching IT specialists and engineers to develop military systems against the backdrop of growing orders and staff expansion. 🇩🇪🏭📡

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Rheinmetall Unveils GMF 140 Frigate: A New Standard for NATO Fleets

Technology 08/04/2026, 09:34

Rheinmetall has unveiled the GMF 140 frigate with a displacement of over 6,000 tons. 🚢 The vessel is equipped with 64 vertical launch cells and is capable of intercepting hypersonic weapons. 🚀 North America will be the first market for sales.

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Global Breakthrough by Saab: $1 Billion Deal for an 'All-Seeing' System for the Middle East

Technology 08/04/2026, 04:14

Saab has secured a $1.04 billion contract from a Middle Eastern country to supply two GlobalEye reconnaissance aircraft. Delivery is scheduled for 2030 and will be a key factor in modernizing the region's command and control systems. 🛩️📡

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New blow to Russian military-industrial complex: Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 23 companies and plants of 'Rostec'

Politics 08/03/2026, 22:18

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 23 Russian military-industrial complex companies. Targets include 'Rostec' plants, missile manufacturers, and the IT sector. The goal is to reduce weapons production by winter 2026. 🚀🔒

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Urgent status review: Ukraine's defense industry enterprises must confirm critical importance by August 10

Politics 08/03/2026, 20:22

⚠️ Urgent: Ukrainian defense enterprises must confirm their critical status by August 10. Otherwise, from September 1, 2026, the status will be revoked, and employee deferments cancelled. Most companies can undergo a simplified procedure, but BRAVE1 grant projects require full re-confirmation.

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BlueBird Tech and Galion Group: How Ukrainian Technologies Are Entering the European Market

Technology 08/03/2026, 20:05

Ukrainian BlueBird Tech and French Galion Group have signed a memorandum on the localization of production in Europe 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The partnership aims to attract investment and integrate Ukrainian developments into the EU defense ecosystem. 🤝🚀

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Nine countries have already signed, 15 in progress: how the Drone Deals format is changing Ukraine's defense strategy

Politics 08/03/2026, 14:25

Ukraine has concluded 9 agreements in the Drone Deals format, with another 15 in progress. Zelenskyy stated that this provides long-term funding for the defense industry. The Netherlands and Denmark have joined the initiative, and negotiations are ongoing with the USA and Germany 🇺🇦🤝🌍

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Zelenskyy and Lockheed Martin: From Arms Procurement to Joint Production in the USA

Politics 07/28/2026, 21:18

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Lockheed Martin team in the USA. 🇺🇸 The discussion covered not only the receipt of weaponry but also the transition to joint production of Patriot systems and other complexes. 🤝

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6 times cheaper than Tomahawk: how Ukrainian company Fire Point is changing the game with the Flamingo missile

Politics 07/28/2026, 00:25

The Ukrainian Flamingo missile from Fire Point is 6 times cheaper than the American Tomahawk but does not lag behind in effectiveness. CEO Irina Terekh revealed details of production and flight ranges up to 1800 km. 🚀🇺🇦

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Victim of Strike in Kyiv Region: Employee of Polish Defense Company Killed

Incidents 07/24/2026, 21:00

An employee of a Polish defense company was killed in a Russian strike on the Kyiv region. In total, 10 people died and about 100 were injured. Ukraine has opened two criminal investigations into the attack. 💥🇺🇦

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Zelensky's Plan: How Ukraine Aims to Extend Drone Range to 10,000 Kilometers

Politics 07/24/2026, 19:35

Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed plans to create drones with a flight range of up to 10,000 kilometers. Already this year, Ukraine will switch to models with a radius of action of 4,000 km, which will radically change the tactics of waging war. 🚀🇺🇦

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Motorcycle with a generator: The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has deployed the unique MULE.E electric bike

Technology 07/23/2026, 16:23

Ukrainian military have put into operation the first domestic electric bike MULE.E. 🏍️ The novelty has passed tests and received the status of combat equipment. The main advantage of the model is a removable gasoline generator, which not only extends the range to 100 km but also allows charging FPV drones and communications in the field. 🇺🇦🔋

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Stripping a state enterprise for scrap: how the director of a defense plant bought a Lamborghini and hid millions in declarations

Politics 07/23/2026, 11:46

The former director of a defense plant in Ukraine dismantled production workshops for scrap metal to buy a Lamborghini and BMW. The investigation uncovered a scheme to undervalue cars by 40 times to hide income. Meanwhile, new bribe-takers were exposed in the USF and SBU. 🚗💸🚨

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Underground and Abroad: How Ukrainian Weapons Makers Survive Under Fire

Politics 07/21/2026, 13:05

Ukrainian weapons makers are forced to hide factories underground and move production lines abroad due to shelling. Victoria Kulchytska, Commercial Director of Trypillian, spoke about the survival strategies of the defense industry. 🏭💣🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine must be maximally strengthened by August to prepare for autumn

Politics 07/20/2026, 22:25

Zelenskyy held an emergency General Staff meeting with corps commanders and arms manufacturers. The main goal is to maximize army strength by August and prepare for Russian actions in the autumn. Discussions focused on the supply of drones, robots, and long-range artillery.

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