#Drones

Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency: Transition to Tactical-Technical Specification Procurement and Postponement of Deliveries to 2027

Politics 10/21/2026, 14:40

Ukraine's DPA is awaiting approved TTS for several items and is postponing some deliveries to early 2027. For new products undergoing codification, the agency applies a suspended advance condition.

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Defense Procurement Agency First Purchases Tactical Missiles, Aircraft, and 5,000 Pickups in 2026: Drone Contracts Up 300%

Politics 10/21/2026, 13:31

In 2026, the DPA purchased tactical missiles, aircraft, and off-road vehicles for the first time, announced a record tender for 5,000 pickups, and increased drone contracts (excluding FPVs) by 300% compared to all of 2025.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Communication Centers in Occupied Donetsk and Luhansk

Incidents 10/21/2026, 12:42

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck communication centers in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk, damaging the Ugletelecom data center and the Lugacom operator building. This continues a series of attacks on telecom infrastructure.

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Nighttime attack with hundreds of drones: According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense intercepted 373 Ukrainian UAVs over 12 regions and Crimea

Incidents 10/21/2026, 11:50

On the night of October 20–21, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense repelled a massive Ukrainian UAV attack across 12 regions and Crimea. The agency reported intercepting 373 drones; simultaneously, Russia carried out strikes on Ukrainian regions.

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"Night Hornets" Shoot Down Over 60 Targets: What Is Known About Private Air Defense in Ukraine

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:22

The "Wild Hornets" company reported that its private air defense unit has shot down over 60 enemy targets, including jet "Shaheds." The Ministry of Defense confirmed the combat operations of private formations.

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Private Air Defense in Ukraine: How Businesses Are Building Their Own Interception System and What It Costs

Politics 10/21/2026, 10:48

A representative of the "Wild Hornets" outlined two paths for business in Ukraine: from local firing turrets to proprietary air defense systems costing millions of dollars. Private units have already shot down a jet Shahed over Kharkiv Oblast.

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Three Echelons of Defense: How Ukraine is Building Private Air Defense for Business

Politics 10/21/2026, 09:33

The 'Wild Hornets' company revealed the architecture of private air defense in Ukraine: interceptor drones, automated turrets, and EW systems form three echelons of defense for business. In March 2026, the government officially legalized the experiment with private air defense units.

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Nighttime Russian Attack on Ukraine: 150 Drones Shot Down, 27 Locations Hit — Air Raid Chronicle for October 20–21

Politics 10/21/2026, 09:07

On the night of October 20–21, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones. Air defense shot down 150 UAVs, impacts were recorded at 27 locations, and there are casualties in Kyiv.

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NATO Steps Up Black Sea Presence with Patrol Aircraft, EW Systems, and Drones After Vessel Attacks

Politics 10/21/2026, 05:00

NATO will deploy additional maritime patrol aircraft, EW systems, and drones to the Black Sea, alongside intelligence and forensic teams, following a series of attacks on commercial vessels.

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Musk Personally Restricted Starlink for Ukraine: WSJ Reveals White House Scandal Details

Politics 10/21/2026, 02:40

WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered to restrict the speed of the military Starlink version for Ukraine, disabling some drones. The decision was discussed with Trump before and after introduction; an unofficial investigation has been launched in the White House.

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"General Chereshnya" claims 677,000 drones are blocked due to lack of regulatory framework: company challenges procurement procedure

Economy 10/20/2026, 15:51

"General Chereshnya" claims that the lack of a regulatory framework is blocking contracts for 677,000 drones. The company is challenging the procurement procedure through court and NABU, while volunteer Sternenko accuses it of trying to disrupt the supply.

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Private Air Defense in Ukraine: How Business Adapts to Threats and Protects Infrastructure

Politics 10/20/2026, 14:14

Ukrainian businesses are deploying private air defense to protect infrastructure from drones. Systems involving interceptors and turrets are integrated into the AFU defense framework, requiring investments of $250,000 and above.

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Nighttime Attack on Zhytomyr Region: Railway and Civil Infrastructure Under Strike

Incidents 10/20/2026, 11:06

On the night of October 20, Russian forces attacked the Zhytomyr region: railway and civil infrastructure came under strike, and fires broke out. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

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Starlink Restrictions Hit Ukraine's Helicopter Air Defense: Kyiv Reports Disruption of Communication Channel with Interceptors

Politics 10/19/2026, 22:28

Zelenskyy's adviser stated that Starlink restrictions stripped Ukrainian helicopters of communication channels at speeds above 160 km/h, undermining air defense against Shaheds. Trump and Musk deny their role in the decision.

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Over 3 Million Missions: How the DELTA System Tracks Ukrainian Drones and Robots

Technology 10/19/2026, 14:58

The DELTA combat ecosystem has recorded over 3 million target destruction missions: in September alone, the military entered 1.8 million results. The Ministry of Defense also reported growth in drone contracting.

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First in the World: Ukrainian Military Evacuates Wounded Soldier from Frontline Using Heavy Drone

Technology 10/19/2026, 13:46

On October 19, Ukrainian military forces performed the world's first frontline evacuation of a wounded soldier using a heavy Gurzuf Defence hexacopter, executed by the Unmanned Systems Forces and the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade.

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Russia launches massive combined strike on Ukraine's energy sector: over 10 regions damaged, casualties reported

Politics 10/19/2026, 11:38

Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile strike on Ukraine's energy sector overnight and through September 30, damaging over 10 regions, causing deaths and injuries, while restoration efforts are underway.

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Combined Strike on Kyiv Region: Children Injured and Three Missing in Irpin, 21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Kyiv

Incidents 10/19/2026, 09:36

Overnight, Russia launched a combined missile and drone strike on the Kyiv region. In Irpin, six people were injured, three are missing, and a 21-year-old woman was killed in Kyiv.

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