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Ukraine's battlefield startups are becoming NATO's new defense industry
Ukrainian defense tech companies are raising millions and attracting Western investment, not because of polished prototypes, but because their weapons are already proven in combat. Here's a breakdown of the startups NATO is betting on and why they're rewriting military procurement forever.
Mobilization has consistently been one of the weakest elements of Ukraine's military response to Russia's full-scale invasion. The system is widely hated by the public, plagued by corruption, and has
By Vladyslav Smilianets and Valentyn Ogirenko EASTERN UKRAINE, May 28 (Reuters) - In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets in the country's Russian-occupied east,
Ukraine appears to be gaining momentum on the battlefield in its grinding fight with Russia, regaining territory for the first time in years as it outflanks Moscow’s forces through its domination of drone warfare.
A total of 249 combat clashes were recorded along the line of contact on 1 June. Russian forces were most active on the Pokrovsk front, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 attacks.
CFR President Michael Froman analyzes the mounting costs of the Russia-Ukraine stalemate—and whether this moment represents the best opportunity for peace since the war broke out in 2022.
From Ukraine to Tehran, asymmetric warfare is redefining the modern battlefield. Superiority is no longer measured solely by jets and naval fleets, but by inexpensive unmanned drones.
As a result of continued adaptation, Ukraine now fields a complex and deep defense that integrates traditional obstacles with new tactics and technologies.
Ukraine is expanding battlefield robots, drones, and autonomous systems to offset Russia’s manpower advantage and reduce frontline losses.