How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively — and affordably
Since last year, Kyiv has turned to Western fighter jets to shoot down aerial threats, but also rely on dispersed air defense teams and other modified aircraft.
Everyone is learning the wrong lessons from Ukraine’s drone war
Everyone is focused on Ukraine’s drones. They should be focused on Ukraine’s ability to adapt.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Ukraine, NATO launch new funding program to counter Russian drones
Five areas were listed by Brave1 as of high interest: active protection systems against FPVS; affordable counter-shaded systems; electromagnetic support for signals intelligence; electromagnetic attack technology against FPVs; and high-altitude platforms.
Pentagon weighing options to license Patriot production to Ukraine: DoD official
“We're evaluating a set of [courses of action] right now, which include a mix of domestic and international sourcing for end units, where they're going to be located, how we're going to build it, [and] which variant,” Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy, told Breaking Defense.
UK selects Tekever AR5 surveillance drones to succeed Watchkeeper
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
Ukraine’s Skyfall unveils new drone interceptor to strike Russian Shaheds faster
The Skyfall spokesman added that the key feature setting this latest interceptor variant apart is its speed, which can reach 370km/h, a significant improvement over the previous 310km/h maximum.
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Addressing the ‘four tyrannies’ of the Pacific to keep logistics flowing
Predictive artificial intelligence and autonomy will reshape how forces are sustained across the Pacific.
Lockheed, RTX in ‘early’ talks for Ukraine Patriot production, execs say
“Working with the United States government, we are working [...] to determine what is feasible and what is best for Ukraine,” said Raytheon’s Tom Laliberty.
Destinus unveils new counter-rocket interceptor
The company is eyeing 2028 to launch mass production of the system, which is envisioned to protect critical military infrastructure such as command posts, air-defense radars and batteries, logistics hubs and ammunition stores.
Sweden eyes additional batch of Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft
The Nordic nation's future order will take its fleet of the multirole aircraft to 72 units.
EU, Ukraine sign drone deal to fast-track unmanned systems production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the country is currently producing 10 million drones per year and envisions this number rising to 20 million annually with the help of partners.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive
During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.
Army well short of 155mm ammo production goal, Texas facility in the spotlight
GD-OTS told Breaking Defense it has now reached an agreement with the Army on the way ahead for the troubled Mesquite facility and will invest its own dollars to complete the work.
Nine European allies join Ukraine in new anti-ballistic coalition
The coalition's flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja, while a European industry group separately announced that exo-atmospheric interceptor project is now also in the works.
Auterion, Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs
Skyfall said that the Shrike has destroyed a wide range of Russian military assets, with hits on targets including an Mi-8 helicopter, armored vehicles, electronic warfare and artillery systems and a TOS-1A SoIntsepyok heavy flamethrower.