#Defense Tech

Japan Signs Contract to Purchase Ukrainian SkyFall Drones: What We Know

Technology 10/10/2026, 12:44

Japan's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase Ukrainian SkyFall interceptor drones, recognizing Ukraine's advanced military technology expertise.

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Thales and 3ME Technology Unveil 10-Ton BladeHAUL XL-UGV

Technology 10/08/2026, 10:26

Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have introduced the BladeHAUL uncrewed ground vehicle with a payload capacity of up to 10 tons, built using Bushmaster platform technologies.

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Lithuanian Drone Manufacturer UDS Opens Representative Office in Ukraine: What It Will Do

Technology 10/07/2026, 08:30

Lithuanian drone maker UDS has established a joint venture, UDS Ukraine, to support Ukraine's Defense Forces, train operators, and test advanced unmanned systems in real combat environments.

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Ukraine Has Unique Experience in Drone Sphere, Poland Ready to Join, — Sikorski

Politics 10/05/2026, 17:08

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced Warsaw's readiness to join the drone sector, noting Ukraine's unique combat experience and the importance of joint defense projects.

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US Navy Invests $1.2B to Procure 30 New MUSV Maritime Drones

Technology 10/01/2026, 10:05

The US Navy intends to purchase 30 MUSV uncrewed vessels from three manufacturers for $1.2 billion, with initial deliveries expected in 2027.

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1,200-Mile Maritime Drone with NATO Missiles: What We Know About STARK’s New Vanta 12

Technology 09/29/2026, 16:02

German company STARK introduced the Vanta 12 maritime drone with a 1,200-mile range, speeds up to 40 knots, and armed with NATO Sea Venom missiles.

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Rheinmetall Predicts Large-Scale Expansion of Ukrainian Miltech to Global Markets After the War

Economy 09/29/2026, 14:57

Rheinmetall predicts that after the war, Ukraine will become a powerful exporter of military technology and unique combat experience, repeating the IT sector's success globally.

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Ukraine Unveils the «Zorelit v5» Interceptor Drone with Speeds Up to 416 km/h to Counter Jet-Powered «Shaheds»

Technology 09/21/2026, 23:01

The Ukrainian company «Vlyuchnyk» has unveiled the «Zorelit v5» interceptor drone with speeds up to 416 km/h to counter jet-powered strike UAVs. The aircraft was developed based on the v4, which has already been adopted into service.

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Quantum Systems Goes to Sea: Seavex and Subvex Drones Unveiled for Reconnaissance and Infrastructure Defense

Technology 09/15/2026, 15:02

German Quantum Systems unveiled maritime drones Seavex and Subvex for reconnaissance and infrastructure protection. The vehicles are integrated into the MOSAIC UXS platform and will undergo trials at NATO exercises in Portugal.

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Fedorov announces launch in Kyiv of the largest Defense Tech venture fund and an analytics center

Politics 09/09/2026, 21:12

Mikhail Fedorov, former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, announced the launch in Kyiv of the largest venture fund in the Defense Tech sector, which will invest in military startups, as well as the creation of an analytics center for seizing the initiative.

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«Bars» as a modular platform: developer of jet-powered drones reveals the evolution of its characteristics and the role of AI in guidance

Technology 09/07/2026, 11:14

The developer of the «Bars» jet-powered drone told RBC-Ukraine about the evolution of the platform: a range of up to 1,000 km, a warhead of up to 60 kg, and localization of over 74%. Media report the system's use in a strike on Moscow.

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Ukrainians Invest 1 Billion UAH in Vyriy Industries FPV Drone Production in 20 Days

Economy 09/03/2026, 17:19

More than 20,000 Ukrainians invested 1 billion UAH in the Inzhur MilTech fund over 20 days, with the proceeds directed into the working capital of FPV drone manufacturer Vyriy Industries. By the end of 2026, up to an additional 5 billion UAH is planned to be raised.

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Ukrainian Defense Industry on the Danish Market: Why Strong Technology Alone Is Not Enough to Enter the Nordic Region

Economy 09/03/2026, 12:04

At the DALO Industry Days exhibition in Denmark, Ukrainian defense companies demonstrated interest in localization and joint production in the Nordic region. Experts emphasize: entering the Danish market requires more than strong technology — compliance, certification, and a sustainable business model are essential.

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Fedorov Launches Defense Tech Company: Palantir CEO Alex Karp Becomes First Investor

Politics 09/01/2026, 23:37

Mikhail Fedorov, former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, is launching a defense tech company whose first investor will be Palantir CEO Alex Karp. The announcement was made on August 31 in Washington.

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Fedorov Offers the US a 'Drone Army' in Exchange for Patriot Interceptors and Reveals Plans for an American Defense Technology Fund

Politics 08/31/2026, 00:55

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov proposed that the US create a "drone army" in exchange for Patriot interceptors and announced plans to attract American investment into a Ukrainian defense technology fund.

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Finnish Patria Operated an AMV Armored Vehicle from Tokyo: A Demonstration of Remote Control Over 7,800 km

Technology 08/28/2026, 20:32

Patria demonstrated remote control of an AMV armored vehicle from Tokyo over a distance of more than 7,800 km. The demonstration combined Nokia 5G connectivity and real-time situational awareness.

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The President's Office Showed the Foreign 'Innards' of Russia's Iskander and RM-48U Ballistic Missiles

Technology 08/26/2026, 22:10

The Office of the President revealed the origin of foreign components in Russia's Iskander and RM-48U ballistic missiles: French gyroscopes, American electronics, and CNC machine tools from seven countries.

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