Contents tagged with drones
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Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency significantly expands ground robotics contracts
As reported by the Ukrainian news outlet Militarnyi, mobile teams of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) are currently hitting the road to evaluate technological processes, production quality, and capacity at private enterprises under contract. Serhiy Prolubshchikov, the head of DPA's Ground Equipment Office, announced that this year the agency has already contracted approximately 8,000 ground robotic systems.
Prolubshchikov emphasized the particular focus on smaller producers whose …
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Ukraine's 2025 drone imports soar with 98% arriving from China
Ukraine has imported a staggering 127,800 civilian drones, valued at $371.3 million, in the first quarter of 2025. An overwhelming 98% of these UAVs originate from China, benefiting from customs duty exemptions, reported Ukraine's Customs Service's.
According to the agency's report, "In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine imported 127,800 civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, with a total cost of $371.3 million, which marks a $103 million (or 39%) increase over the same period in 2024." …
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Ukraine achieves tech milestone with 100% locally produced FPV drones, breaking dependency on China
In a technological leap, Ukraine has unveiled its first batch of fully localized FPV drones, significantly curbing its reliance on Chinese components. As reported by the outlet Militarni, the company Vyriy Drone has delivered one thousand drones made entirely from Ukrainian parts to its military forces. This breakthrough not only frees Ukraine from dependency on China, which has imposed restrictions on the export of dual-use technologies, but also strengthens its autonomy in the unmanned …
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Technological edge: Ukraine outpaces Russia in warfare innovation
In a stark revelation, a Russian war channel has candidly discussed how Ukraine has gained the technological upper hand in the ongoing conflict. The Russian Telegram channel "Frontline Garage," outlined how Ukraine's shift from monopolizing and nationalizing its arms production has allowed it to technologically outpace Russia.
Over the past three years, Ukraine has fostered a booming private sector devoted to advanced weaponry development, notably in drone technology and electronic warfare …
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Kyiv: Ukraine nears breakthrough with swarm-capable drone technology
Ukraine is nearing a significant breakthrough in the defense industry, as numerous Ukrainian companies are close to developing swarm-capable drones. These drones will operate as a unified mechanism on the battlefield. This information was confirmed by Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, at the sidelines of the Defense Tech Innovations forum.
According to the minister, dozens of companies in Ukraine are involved in the development of swarm technology. Drone testing …
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Ukraine increases drone procurement budget by $220 million amid surge in domestic production
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced a significant boost in funding for the country's drone procurement efforts, with the Cabinet of Ministers allocating an additional 7.9 billion hryvnias (nearly $220 million) for drone purchases. This move comes as domestic drone production surged tenfold in January compared to January 2024.
"Our government has decided to allocate an additional 7.9 billion hryvnias for drone procurement," Shmyhal stated, emphasizing that the funds will be …
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Ukraine's ambitious 'Drone Line' project aims to expand frontline surveillance and combat range with advanced UAV technology
Ukrainian drone manufactures have highlighted that the operational range of their drone zone could be extended to 40 kilometers in the future but achieving this will require a sufficient fleet of UAVs. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the launch of the "Drone Line" project earlier in February, aiming to create a "kill zone" on the frontline with a depth of 10-15 kilometers. This initiative is deemed optimal for current capabilities, though the drone coverage range could eventually …
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Ukraine enhances drone warfare with long-range drones carrying 250-kilogram bombs
The Ukrainian command reports that long-range UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being actively utilized deep within Russian territories to target oil refineries, warehouses, and other significant sites. These drones, designed to deliver potent strikes, can carry a 250-kilogram bomb over vast distances, reports the press service of the Unmanned Systems Forces.
"The command confirms the deployment of long-range UAVs capable of carrying such payloads and reaching up to 2000 km with returning …
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Latvia intensifies support for Ukraine with major drone donation initiative
Latvia is set to send a shipment of drones to bolster Ukraine's armed forces. This initiative is part of a charitable project designed to procure drones through public fundraising on the platform Ziedot.lv.
An event spotlighting this effort is slated for Monday, February 3, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Riga, Latvia, where officials will announce the dispatch of 100 drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports Delfi. Key officials expected to attend include Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, …
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Ukraine's revolutionary 'GROMILO' drones: harnessing fiber-optic technology to transform warfare
In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian developers have engineered a groundbreaking FPV kamikaze drone known as the "GROMILO," regarded as nearly invisible to electronic warfare (EW) systems. This innovation is revolutionizing how precision strikes on Russian armored vehicles, depots, bridges, and fortifications are conducted, significantly reducing the risk to operators. The project, dubbed "Sky of Victory," showcases a fiber-optic communication system that has already proven effective at …