A foreign company's guide to field-testing in Ukraine
Testing defense products in Ukraine is growing in popularity because the country’s real combat conditions offer the kind of feedback foreign companies simply can’t find anywhere else.
NEW: Ukraine's MoD to merge with Ministry of Strategic Industries
Amid cabinet changes, the new head of the MoD will be Denys Shmyhal. The incoming Prime Minister’s priorities will include defense procurement and deregulation.
The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane
The Soviet Union unwittingly helped its fiercest enemy create the Blackbird, which would then go on to spy on the USSR itself. We dug through declassified CIA documents to find evidence that the metal came from Ukraine.
How Ukraine can contribute to Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ project
To protect their borders from Russia, half a dozen European countries aim to create a multilayered ecosystem packed with drones and sensors to respond to potential Russian threats.
New How Ukraine incorporates ‘Internet of Things’ in warfare
The Ukrainian army is using IoT technologies to improve situational awareness and gain the upper hand on the battlefield, allowing combat decisions to be made in seconds rather than hours.
Elite Ukrainian forces are enhancing their strike capabilities with drones like the Backfire and RQ-35 Heidrun, targeting Russian logistics and military infrastructure.
The realities of the front lines have spurred advancements in naval drones, making them more precise and mobile – and even capable of pulling off offensive operations.
Obstacles to Ukrainian military software codification
Software companies must find a way to pass muster with the Ukrainian MoD. But no standardized procedures for this have been created, forcing them to improvise.
EXIT INTERVIEW: Export control head on the regulatory quagmire
Oleksandr Pavlichenko has just left his job running Ukraine’s export control after five years. He gives his thoughts on what should be reformed for Ukrainian competitiveness.
DEEP DIVE: Taiwan miltech aims to undermine Chinese components
Taiwan is building its own nascent miltech industry – and making exchanges with Ukrainian counterparts. The Ukraine war has brought urgency to Taiwan’s desire to serve as the alternative to the ‘red supply chain,’ opening a defense component alternative for the democratic world.
Counteroffensive.Pro is the first to give a detailed play-by-play of a major milestone in military drone history. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how it was planned, how it unfolded, and what it means for the future of warfare.
Ukrainian defense firms have to fulfill orders from MoD, but only receive a portion of the funds up front. The lack of working capital, or funds for expanding production lines, is hindering the development of the entire sector.
Breaking: U.S. lifts ban on Ukraine missile strikes in Russia
With just two months left in office, Biden reportedly takes the gloves off. But the belated, lame-duck decision has some Ukrainian frustrated. We walk through the practical effects of this change.
History, strengths, limitations of Russian EW systems
We explore its origins from the Cold War space race, as well as its vulnerabilities. Russia has a vast array of electronic warfare systems: deployed locally to trenches; or strategic systems with 500km+ range.
Exclusive: UA export control head walks you through defense export permits
A deep dive into Ukrainian export control processes. Pavlichenko says there is no ban on defense exports; lays out how defense tech exports should work; and his wish for friendlier relations with the industry.
It's the hot topic on everyone's lips at IT Arena: even the winner of the defense startup competition is Chinese-component-free. Plus, customs reform advances; Spectechnoexport gets revamped from GUR to MOD.
