Ukraine is currently shaping the future of global defense technologies. This should come as no surprise. After all, for today’s Ukrainians, defense tech innovation is a matter of national survival. Innovative defense tech solutions are playing a critical role in the Ukrainian war effort as the country seeks to counter Russia’s overwhelming advantages in both […]
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Russian fuel exports declined in 2024 amid escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries
Russian seaborne oil product exports fell by almost 10% during 2024, Reuters reports. Ukrainian long-range drone attacks caused damage at a number of major Russian refineries, while higher funding costs and a gasoline export ban imposed by the Kremlin to prevent domestic price hikes added to existing pressure from Western sanctions. Ukraine’s air offensive against […]
New NATO chief Mark Rutte backs long-range Ukrainian strikes inside Russia
Newly appointed NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte has begun his four-year term by backing Ukraine’s right to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia. Speaking in Kyiv on October 5 during his first official visit as NATO chief, Rutte said Ukraine “obviously” has the right to defend itself with attacks on Russian territory. “International law here is […]
Inside Ukraine’s Defense Tech Revolution
Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, the dramatic expansion of Ukraine’s defense tech sector has been one of the most significant developments of the entire war. What began as a largely grassroots response to Russia’s attack has evolved into a booming and sophisticated industry that is now attracting increasing international […]
Wartime Ukraine emerges as the world’s leading laboratory for drone development
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is widely recognized as the first ever full-scale drone war. This has transformed Ukraine into the world’s leading laboratory for drone development. In this new security environment, the Ukrainian authorities and the country’s private sector have prioritized the production of drones and expanded manufacturing capacity at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, […]
Global defense industry can learn from Ukraine’s wartime tech sector development
How would you assess the current state of cooperation between Ukrainian defense industry companies and potential international partners? Cooperation is taking place, but in many cases it is still at the early stages. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has gained a reputation among Western defense sector companies as a key testing ground […]
Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov sign agreement to partner on defense projects
Boeing has this week signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian aerospace giant Antonov that could pave the way for collaboration on a range of defense-related projects including the development of new drone technologies. “This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our […]
Naval Drones: Ukraine’s secret weapon in the Battle of the Black Sea
On the very first morning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, a huge Russian warship loomed over the Black Sea horizon and approached the tiny Ukrainian garrison on Snake Island with an ultimatum: “Lay down your arms and surrender, or you will be bombed.” Although hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned, the handful of Ukrainian troops […]
From Drones to Demining: How Ukrainian legislation is adapting to wartime realities
Over the span of more than two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s rapidly evolving defense sector has played a crucial role in strengthening the country’s ability to defend itself. One of the most notable success stories has been the development of Ukrainian drone technologies. Since February 2022, a significant number of […]
Ukrainian drones “have knocked out 600,000 to 900,00 barrels” of Russia’s daily oil-refining capacity
Industry experts estimate that Ukraine’s campaign of long-range drone strikes on Russia’s energy industry has already succeeded in knocking out between 600,000 and 900,000 barrels of Russia’s daily oil-refining capacity, Bloomberg reports. Speaking at a conference in Houston on March 18, Gunvor Group CEO Torbjörn Törnqvist estimated the recent wave of Ukrainian drone attacks had […]