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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Igor Fedirko, Executive Director of the Council of Weapon Makers, stated that Brave1 could become the first step in creating a Ukrainian analogue of DARPA, although the main obstacle remains the legislation, which does not provide for a right to fail.

TAF Industries and Danish Upteko signed a memorandum on joint FPV drone production in Denmark. Starting in early 2027, the parties plan to produce thousands of units per month, with 100% of the output going to the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the initial stage.

Ukraine is scaling the use of AI for military purposes: more than 200 companies are creating drones with machine vision capable of operating without GPS and autonomously engaging targets.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the use of over 70 systems with AI and machine vision. More than 200 companies in the country produce AI drones capable of autonomous guidance and navigation without GPS.

The Squire amphibious drone by Regent Craft successfully completed the 13-day Silent Swarm exercises in the U.S., practicing electronic warfare and stealth operations as a combat wing-in-ground effect vehicle.

🚀 Latvian startup NEWT21 has moved maritime drones FOG and RAY to serial production. 🇪🇺 The project is co-financed by the EU. 🔹 FOG — high-speed recon drone, already used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Black Sea and at US exercises. 🔹 RAY — cargo drone for logistics and medical evacuation. 🌊 This is an important step for the protection of maritime corridors and the fight against threats in the waters.

🤖 AI vs. Shaheds: Ukrainian interceptor drones have learned to shoot down the enemy autonomously. 🚀 New AI systems reduce the human factor to zero by automatically capturing targets. 🛡️ The Ministry of Defense has codified the TAF Kolibri-10 interceptor, available via DOT-Chain. ⚠️ Despite successes, Russia is using accelerated jet versions of drones, creating new challenges for air defense. #Ukraine #Drones #AI #AirDefense #Shaheds #ArmorPiercing

🚁 Hunting Shaheds is not just a matter of technology, but an economic and strategic necessity. Interceptor drones are cheaper than air defense missiles, but require powerful engines and fast logistics. Ukraine is scaling production, and the US is creating the multinational Falcon Strike formation. But are there contradictions in the data about 97% interceptions? 🤔 #drones #Shahed #AirDefense #Ukraine #FalconStrike