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UKR: Inside Russia’s Rubicon unit hunting Ukrainians

Nov 20, 2025

UKR: Inside Russia’s Rubicon unit hunting Ukrainians

They don’t operate like other parts of the Russian military. They’ve made it their priority to cut logistics and hunt Ukrainian drone operators.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
EUR: The EU’s DARPA-esque miltech investment plan

Nov 18, 2025

EUR: The EU’s DARPA-esque miltech investment plan

Defense tech startups in the EU and Ukraine will be able to get equity investments of up to €30 million each, with larger firms invited to co-invest, under plans to be spelled out on Wednesday.

Nicholas Wallace
Nicholas Wallace
How Ukraine miltech exports will spur post-war reconstruction

Nov 15, 2025

How Ukraine miltech exports will spur post-war reconstruction

How will loosening export controls put Ukraine on a growth trajectory post-war? And looking ahead to how deftech can become a key source of revenue, drawing on its technological innovation on the battlefield.

We're changing our name to 'The Arsenal!'

Nov 13, 2025

We're changing our name to 'The Arsenal!'

In the coming weeks, we'll be rebranding Counteroffensive.Pro to Arsenal Ukraine, and adding a new offering: Arsenal Europe, out of European capitals, starting with Brussels.

Tim Mak
Tim Mak

Arsenal Ukraine

Protecting Ukrainian drones from Russian interceptors

Nov 11, 2025

Protecting Ukrainian drones from Russian interceptors

Russians are actively developing drone interceptors and deploying the Rubicon unit to counter Ukraine’s attacks.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1

Arsenal Ukraine

Inside the Ukrainian army’s R&D labs

Nov 4, 2025

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
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
Inside Russian infiltration missions

Oct 28, 2025

Inside Russian infiltration missions

Small groups of Russian infantry are constantly searching for weak points in Ukraine’s defense to infiltrate and seize territories.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
VAT taxes burdens on Ukraine miltech

Oct 21, 2025

VAT taxes burdens on Ukraine miltech

Getting rid of the 20% VAT on imports of defense-related components was intended to support the production of weapons. But it also created inconsistent rules for domestic producers.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
Prospects for high-precision weapons on drones

Oct 14, 2025

Prospects for high-precision weapons on drones

Guided munitions increase the accuracy and survivability of drone bombers. But their practicality is limited by cost.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets

Oct 7, 2025

Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets

With export controls loosening, Ukrainian companies will face obstacles entering foreign markets with established rules due to competition and complex regulations.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war

Sep 30, 2025

The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war

Mavic drones were not designed for military use, but they’re still wildly popular because of their competitive price and seemingly endless potential for modifications.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
Zelenskyy’s new plan to reshape weapons exports

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.

Oleksandr Matviienko
Zoriana Semenovych
Oleksandr Matviienko, +1
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