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Demonstration of the SPART drone interceptor by Thermopylae Aerospace at a US Air Force test range

Ukrainian startup Thermopylae Aerospace successfully demonstrates SPART drone interceptor for the US Air Force

Technology 08/17/2026, 11:52
🚀 Ukrainian startup Thermopylae Aerospace successfully demonstrated the SPART drone interceptor for the US Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 🔹 Tests took place in July 2026 as part of Game of Drones 26-2. 🔹 SPART is a foldable quadcopter with thermal guidance, speeds up to 350 km/h, and reusability capabilities. 🔹 Founder Yegor Balitsky, a self-taught engineer, left Ukraine in 2022 and founded the company in 2025. 🔹 The company raised $1.6 million in investments from Naval Ravikant and the UA1 fund. 📌 SPART is positioned as a cheap and scalable alternative to existing interceptors. #ThermopylaeAerospace #SPART #Drones #USAF #Ukraine #Technology
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US Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet in flight with combat loadout, including AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, symbolizing enhanced military aid to Ukraine and the launch of JDAM LR bomb serial production

US launches mass production of JDAM LR bombs with 550 km range: what it means for Ukraine

Technology 08/06/2026, 14:27
🇺🇸 The US has launched mass production of JDAM LR bombs with a 550 km range. Boeing secured a $75 million contract. This weapon is capable of striking targets outside the range of air defense systems. 🤝 Meanwhile, negotiations regarding the production of Patriot missiles for Ukraine are dragging on, despite Zelenskyy's promises for completion by 2026. #MilitaryTech #Boeing #JDAM #Ukraine #USA
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Anduril missile on a stand: an example of the Pentagon's new strategy to use cheap munitions instead of expensive ones

Pentagon shifts strategy: cheap missiles from Anduril and other vendors instead of expensive munitions

Technology 07/16/2026, 14:10
The Pentagon has signed agreements with Anduril and other companies to supply cheap missiles at $218,000 each to replace munitions costing over $1.3 million. Under the FAMM program, thousands of units are planned to be purchased annually. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Fire Point has announced an air defense system that is 7 times cheaper than Patriot. 🚀🇺🇸🇺🇦
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