#Defense

20 Billion Euros for Defense Projects: EU Prepares Major Decision on Ukraine

Politics 10/01/2026, 16:20

The European Commission is preparing a 20 billion euro defense project contest under the SAFE program involving Ukraine, while Kyiv faces a 23 billion euro budget deficit.

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Budanov Offers Ukraine's Partners Cooperation in Jet Drone Interception

Politics 09/30/2026, 19:05

Kyrylo Budanov announced that Ukraine is ready to share advanced jet drone interception technologies with partners, aiming to scale production before winter.

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Ukr Armo Teh Outlines Key Challenges in Developing Large Ground Robotic Systems

Technology 09/30/2026, 13:11

Ukr Armo Teh CEO Gennadiy Khirgiy has highlighted the major challenges in building large ground robotic complexes, including navigation, EW vulnerability, and economics.

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Will UGVs Replace Armored Vehicles in the Future: Manufacturer's Perspective

Technology 09/30/2026, 12:39

Ukr Armo Tech CEO Gennadiy Khirhiy stated that unmanned ground vehicles will not be able to completely replace armored vehicles, as they perform different tasks and must effectively complement each other at the front.

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"The 300-Hour Crisis": Why More Than Half of Ukrainian F-16s Are Grounded in Europe

Politics 09/30/2026, 10:31

Due to maintenance delays in Belgium, more than half of Ukraine's F-16 fighter fleet is temporarily grounded, prompting calls for urgent logistical overhauls.

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Defense Without Missiles at 36,000 km: France Prepares Space Program Yoda

Technology 09/29/2026, 21:44

France is developing the Yoda defense space program to patrol geostationary orbit using small satellites without relying on interceptor missiles.

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Rheinmetall Explains What Prevents Ukrainian Defense Companies from Entering Europe

Economy 09/29/2026, 12:44

Rheinmetall cites state permits as the main obstacle for Ukrainian defense companies entering Europe, highlighting Ukraine's high combat value.

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Japan Overhauls Procurement Approach and Promotes Startups in the Defense Sector

Politics 09/25/2026, 15:13

Japan's Ministry of Defense is introducing a new procurement mechanism and allocating billions of yen to integrate startups and advanced technologies into the defense sector.

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Zelensky Announces New Missile Package for Patriot: Who Is the Partner and What Stands Behind the “Important Decision”

Politics 09/25/2026, 01:39

Zelensky announced an agreement on a new missile package for Patriot without naming the partner. The U.S. has not yet issued a license for production in Ukraine, while Germany confirmed its readiness to cover the PAC-3 shortfall with Washington’s consent.

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"Today We Are All the Eastern Flank": Grinkevich Announces Intensified NATO Intelligence Sharing in Response to Russia's Hybrid Attacks

Politics 09/25/2026, 00:50

NATO's Supreme Commander in Europe, Grynkewich, stated that under Russian hybrid threats all Alliance countries have become the eastern flank, and that NATO is intensifying intelligence sharing.

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Ukraine's CDC: Russia Preparing a New Ballistic Strike, "Diplomats" Buying Time

Politics 09/24/2026, 02:04

Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, stated that signs of Russia preparing a new ballistic strike have been recorded. He called on citizens not to ignore air raid alerts in the coming days.

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“Europe Was Naive”: France Demands a Strategic Awakening and Protection from the US and China

Politics 09/23/2026, 15:55

France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Adda, stated that the EU must simplify bureaucracy, protect its market from the US and China, and increase defense investment. The 2028–2034 budget provides for substantial support for Ukraine.

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Macron Agrees to Begin Negotiations on Latvia's Accession to France's Nuclear Deterrence Initiative

Politics 09/23/2026, 04:54

Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs announced that Macron has agreed to begin negotiations on Riga's accession to the French nuclear deterrence initiative and to strengthen the military presence in the country, especially in the area of air defense.

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Politics 09/22/2026, 09:29

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China Prepares Humanoid Robots for Combat: Military Simulates Urban Storms Involving Machines

Technology 09/22/2026, 05:44

Chinese military, via NUDT, is simulating urban combat involving humanoid robots. The country supplies up to 95% of global shipments of such platforms, while the U.S. has launched its own competition but is lagging in pace.

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Macron declares heightened alert: France prepares plan to protect infrastructure from Russian drones and cyberattacks

Politics 09/21/2026, 02:55

Macron has instructed the French government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure from Russian drones and cyberattacks. Intelligence has adjusted the timeline of the massive threat from 2030 to autumn 2027.

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Kosiak-Kamysz in the Sejm: 'You Speak with the Same Voice as Russia' — Polish Defense Minister's Sharp Response to the Opposition

Politics 09/20/2026, 20:09

Polish Defense Minister Kosiak-Kamysz accused the opposition in the Sejm of their criticism of military aid to Ukraine serving Russia's security strategy, calling the incidents near the border 'planned aggression against NATO states.'

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