Ukraine’s drone industry is experiencing significant expansion into Europe, driven by the war with Russia and growing demand from NATO members. Leading Ukrainian drone manufacturers, like TSIR, are establishing production facilities in NATO countries like Finland, in partnership with local firms, to produce tactical drones for both Ukrainian and allied forces. This trend includes raising funds for additional production and R&D projects, and has led to the establishment of arms export offices in several European countries. With a rapidly growing drone production capacity, Ukraine is producing more drone varieties than all NATO countries combined, potentially transforming NATO’s approach to unmanned warfare.
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On Saturday, Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies announced the discovery of a corruption scheme involving the procurement of military drones and signal jamming systems at inflated prices. The agencies, NABU and SAPO, identified a lawmaker, officials, and national guard personnel receiving bribes in exchange for awarding contracts at inflated costs, with kickbacks reaching up to 30%. This revelation comes just days after the agencies’ independence was restored following widespread protests against a move to diminish their authority. President Zelenskyy has expressed a commitment to zero tolerance for corruption and the importance of just sentences, signaling the significance of the investigation.
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Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on several Russian air bases deep inside Russian territory, resulting in significant damage and losses for the Russian military. The scale of the operation is astonishing, with reports suggesting that around forty Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers, were hit. The sheer number of aircraft damaged or destroyed represents a substantial blow to Russia’s air power, estimated to be worth around $10 billion. Replacing these aircraft will be a monumental task, both in terms of time and resources, considering the current sanctions and supply chain issues faced by Russia.
The audacity of the attack itself is striking.… Continue reading
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have deployed a novel long-range drone capable of delivering a 250 kg payload up to 2,000 km and returning. This unique system, utilized by the 14th Separate UAV Regiment for over a year, has successfully conducted dozens of deep-strike missions against Russian targets. Despite Russian claims of downing these drones, attacks on key infrastructure like oil refineries and ammunition depots demonstrate their operational effectiveness. The USF’s actions are significantly altering the battlefield dynamics.
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Ukraine significantly escalated cross-border strikes into Russia in January 2025, exceeding previous months’ activity, fueled by a booming domestic drone industry. This surge reflects a dramatic increase in Ukrainian drone production, reaching over 1.5 million units in 2024, with domestic manufacturers supplying over 90%. Kyiv plans to further expand production, aiming for at least 30,000 long-range drones, alongside thousands of cruise and missile drones in 2025. These advancements support Ukraine’s stated military objectives of halting Russian advances and intensifying strikes on strategic targets within Russia and occupied territories.
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Ukraine’s newly established Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully deployed a laser weapon system, Tryzub, capable of downing aircraft at altitudes exceeding two kilometers, making Ukraine one of only five nations with this technology. Simultaneously, significant progress is being made in developing “mother drones,” extending the range and capabilities of smaller strike drones to over 70 kilometers. These advancements represent a substantial technological leap for Ukrainian defense, reflecting ongoing efforts to scale and improve both laser and drone technologies. Colonel Sukharevskyi emphasizes the effectiveness and ongoing development of these systems.
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Unidentified drones sighted over a U.S. air base in Germany, as reported by Spiegel, have sparked a flurry of speculation and theories. The incident immediately brings to mind similar reports from other NATO nations, fueling the idea of a widespread drone activity near military installations. The sheer volume of these sightings raises some interesting questions.
Why haven’t these drones been shot down? The lack of immediate action is puzzling, leading many to suspect the drones aren’t hostile, or at least, not perceived as an immediate threat. Some propose the simplest explanation is that these are friendly drones, possibly engaged in some kind of sophisticated military testing or training exercise.… Continue reading
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