Nov 4, 2025

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Inside the Ukrainian army’s R&D labs

Ukrainian units are establishing their own R&D departments to adapt weapons and equipment to battlefield needs, and even to develop new ones.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Oct 28, 2025

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Inside Russian infiltration missions

Oct 21, 2025

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16 min read

VAT taxes burdens on Ukraine miltech

Oct 14, 2025

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14 min read

Prospects for high-precision weapons on drones

Oct 7, 2025

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16 min read

Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets

Sep 30, 2025

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17 min read

The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war

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Sep 24, 2025

Zelenskyy’s new plan to reshape weapons exports

New details from Counteroffensive Pro on how Ukraine’s domestically-produced weapons could soon be exported to the U.S., Europe, and other countries.

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Deep Dive

Sep 20, 2025

Inside Ukraine’s hunt for Russian drone operators

Ukraine actively tracks Russian pilots to destroy the Russian assault chain, all while trying to protect its own operators. Here is how the modern version of sniper vs sniper works.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Sep 17, 2025

A foreign company's guide to field-testing in Ukraine

Testing defense products in Ukraine is growing in popularity because the country’s real combat conditions offer the kind of feedback foreign companies simply can’t find anywhere else.

Tim Mak, +2

Sep 9, 2025

Are drones making 155 mm artillery obsolete?

Attack drones account for approximately 85 percent of targets hit. But there are some things only artillery can do: like hit a target in foul weather conditions.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Sep 2, 2025

How the ‘Build with Ukraine’ program works

Ukraine’s defense industry will get a massive boost by building production lines abroad, simultaneously strengthening partnerships and avoiding the risk of being targeted by Russians.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Aug 26, 2025

Russia’s LTE blackouts to thwart Ukrainian drone attacks

Ukraine will have to find new ways to strike after Russia’s FSB began shutting off mobile networks to throw off Ukrainian drones.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Aug 19, 2025

Who foots the bill for Ukrainian weapon repairs?

Procurement contracts neglect to include $ for long-term maintenance/repair. So Ukrainian manufacturers currently repair equipment on their own or ask the military to do so, a lose-lose scenario for both sides.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Aug 12, 2025

Are helicopters obsolete in modern warfare?

Drones and advances in air defenses have rendered some traditional roles for helicopters mostly obsolete. But Ukrainian forces are discovering new uses.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Aug 5, 2025

How Ukraine uses decoys on the battlefield

Ukrainian engineers are building fake howitzers, HIMARS, and aircraft to dupe Russian forces. Using plywood, plastic, and metal, they create accurate replicas that force the enemy to waste resources, protecting Ukraine’s real equipment.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

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Inside the Ukrainian army’s R&D labs

Inside Russian infiltration missions

VAT taxes burdens on Ukraine miltech

Prospects for high-precision weapons on drones

Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets

The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war

Actionable business reporting on Ukraine's defense tech sector.

Latest Posts

Zelenskyy’s new plan to reshape weapons exports

Inside Ukraine’s hunt for Russian drone operators

A foreign company's guide to field-testing in Ukraine

Are drones making 155 mm artillery obsolete?

How the ‘Build with Ukraine’ program works

Russia’s LTE blackouts to thwart Ukrainian drone attacks

Who foots the bill for Ukrainian weapon repairs?

Are helicopters obsolete in modern warfare?

How Ukraine uses decoys on the battlefield

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