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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

Jul 29, 2025

Inside the Ukraine-U.S. ‘megadeal’ on drones

Zelenskyy said the deal could be worth as much as $30 billion. It would bolster Ukraine’s defense industry while also providing Kyiv with the chance to buy American weaponry.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +2

Jul 22, 2025

Ukraine EW friendly fire problem – and how to fix it

Up to 60 percent of Ukraine’s total drone losses stem from friendly jamming on the battlefield.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Breaking

Jul 16, 2025

NEW: Ukraine's MoD to merge with Ministry of Strategic Industries

Amid cabinet changes, the new head of the MoD will be Denys Shmyhal. The incoming Prime Minister’s priorities will include defense procurement and deregulation.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Jul 15, 2025

Interceptor drones: Ukraine’s best bet against Russian Shaheds

The Ukrainian government is picking up volunteers and developers' efforts to counter Shaheds with interceptor drones.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Deep Dive

Jul 12, 2025

The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane

The Soviet Union unwittingly helped its fiercest enemy create the Blackbird, which would then go on to spy on the USSR itself. We dug through declassified CIA documents to find evidence that the metal came from Ukraine.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Jul 9, 2025

Ukraine’s new legal structure for defense producers: Pros/Cons

In a new regulatory structure known as ‘Defense City,’ lawmakers are pitching exemptions for arms manufacturers from taxes for ten years and waiving criminal liability in certain cases, among other big changes.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Jul 2, 2025

Ukraine’s fortification tech: ground drone engineering

The Ukrainian military is using ground drones to bolster the fortification process, a crucial element to stopping Russian advances on the front line. Until now, fortification has been hampered by corruption and bureaucratic headaches.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Jun 25, 2025

Amazon for drones and EW: How the Brave1 Market works

The Brave1 Market was created to overcome bureaucratic obstacles in military procurement. It minimizes the time required to find and order weapons and equipment.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Deep Dive

Jun 21, 2025

How Ukraine can contribute to Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ project

To protect their borders from Russia, half a dozen European countries aim to create a multilayered ecosystem packed with drones and sensors to respond to potential Russian threats.

Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Archive

Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

Who foots the bill for Ukrainian weapon repairs?

Are helicopters obsolete in modern warfare?

How Ukraine uses decoys on the battlefield

Inside the Ukraine-U.S. ‘megadeal’ on drones

Ukraine EW friendly fire problem – and how to fix it

NEW: Ukraine's MoD to merge with Ministry of Strategic Industries

Interceptor drones: Ukraine’s best bet against Russian Shaheds

The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane

Ukraine’s new legal structure for defense producers: Pros/Cons

Ukraine’s fortification tech: ground drone engineering

Amazon for drones and EW: How the Brave1 Market works

How Ukraine can contribute to Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ project

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