#Defense

Ukraine and the US have signed a historic Statement of Intent: the US military will gain access to Ukrainian drones for testing. This is the first step toward potential joint production of combat drones on US soil. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚁

The Polish Ministry of Defense is seeking a killer drone weighing up to 2 kg to combat enemy UAVs. 🇵🇱 Requirements include a speed of 150 km/h and autonomy. The competition is part of the "Eastern Shield" program, where record-breaking sign-ups for exercises were achieved, but the construction of defensive lines is progressing slowly. 🛡️🚁

SVR reveals NATO data: Germany could create nuclear weapons within a year without testing. The project involves 30 institutes and 6 reactors. Alliance experts are concerned about Berlin's plans to create its own "nuclear umbrella" 🇩🇪☢️

🇬🇧🇩🇪 London and Berlin have launched the secret Deep Precision Strike program. The goal is to create a 2,000 km range missile for the war against Russia by 2034. The project aims to reduce Europe's dependence on the US. 🚀

The AFU has received body armor created specifically for female soldiers for the first time. 🇺🇦 The first batch of 2,000 units has already been purchased for 47 million hryvnias. The new vests take anatomy into account and improve protection. 🛡️

Ukrainian soldiers from the 115th TDB Brigade created their own 'Pegasus' robot, which is cheaper than factory analogues and goes where vehicles get stuck. 🚜🇺🇦 The robot transports up to 370 kg of cargo and runs on swappable batteries, which is critical for frontline logistics. #Robots #Military #Technology

Ukraine is building a powerful defense line on the border with Belarus, creating a 'kill zone' and reinforcing Dnieper islands 🇺🇦🛡️. Border guards are preparing for a possible invasion by installing anti-tank obstacles and monitoring the movement of equipment in the north. The situation is under control, but the threat remains ⚠️🚧

In 2026, new rules for exemption from mobilization came into force: private companies must pay employees a minimum of 1200 euros and confirm the status of a critically important enterprise. Experts forecast a reduction in the number of exempted persons by 5-15% by the end of the year. 🇺🇦💼📉

Ukraine and Poland continue negotiations on the transfer of MiG-29s, but the deal has hit a dead end due to repair conditions. Kyiv demands that Warsaw pay for the modernization of the aircraft and provide service equipment. In return, Poland may receive Ukrainian drones. 🇺🇦✈️🇵🇱

🇺🇦 Zelensky held a meeting on Ukraine's policy towards Poland. The President thanked Poland for its support and announced new steps to strengthen security. 🤝 #Ukraine #Poland #Zelensky

Japan is changing its military doctrine, inspired by Ukraine's experience: Tokyo is abandoning expensive systems in favor of mass cheap drones. 🇯🇵🇺🇦 The 2026 budget allocates $1.7 billion for UAV development, while authorities are considering purchasing Ukrainian drones and exchanging technologies to defend against China.

The Eurofighter Tranche 4 fighter jet, created for the German Air Force, has successfully completed its first flight. The new aircraft is equipped with an advanced AESA radar, providing a combat advantage, and will form the basis for updating the air fleets of Germany, Italy, and Spain by 2030. 🇩🇪✈️🇪🇺

At a briefing, Mikhail Fedorov stated that he has never let the president down and has not participated in corruption schemes. He spoke about digital reforms and problems with the blocking of his proposals to change the army command. 🇺🇦📉

Ukraine has launched a 45-day temporary reservation for employees with military registration issues. Employers can protect personnel via 'Diia', even if employees are listed as wanted. The main thing is to fix the documents before the deadline expires. ⏳🇺🇦

The Brave1 cluster has launched grants of up to 8 million UAH for the development of laser air defense and humanoid robots for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 💰🤖 The total budget of new competitions will exceed 100 million UAH. The state is looking for solutions for protection against KAB and the creation of evacuation vehicles. 🇺🇦🚀

Ukraine launches Patriot missile production despite the threat of Russian strikes on factories. Igor Fedirko reveals the security strategy: assembly in Ukraine, parts from the US. President Trump has already approved the project to address the acute ammunition shortage 🇺🇦🚀🛡️