Ukraine is establishing a mandatory screening mechanism for foreign direct investment, a step towards safeguarding defense-tech deals against Russian linked and sanctioned companies.
UKR: Why Ukraine’s trains are a top Russian target
How Russia is attacking trains with modernized drones (and components) to keep Ukraine from quickly redeploying forces/weapons. And: how Ukraine’s pushing back.
UKR: Ukraine miltech components: detaching from China
Ukraine is building a competitive components market to support its growing defense industry. But financing gaps, limited production capacity, and reliance on China for key parts still pose major hurdles.
Getting rid of the 20% VAT on imports of defense-related components was intended to support the production of weapons. But it also created inconsistent rules for domestic producers.
Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets
With export controls loosening, Ukrainian companies will face obstacles entering foreign markets with established rules due to competition and complex regulations.
The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war
Mavic drones were not designed for military use, but they’re still wildly popular because of their competitive price and seemingly endless potential for modifications.
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.
Attack drones account for approximately 85 percent of targets hit. But there are some things only artillery can do: like hit a target in foul weather conditions.
Ukraine’s defense industry will get a massive boost by building production lines abroad, simultaneously strengthening partnerships and avoiding the risk of being targeted by Russians.
Procurement contracts neglect to include $ for long-term maintenance/repair. So Ukrainian manufacturers currently repair equipment on their own or ask the military to do so, a lose-lose scenario for both sides.
Drones and advances in air defenses have rendered some traditional roles for helicopters mostly obsolete. But Ukrainian forces are discovering new uses.
Ukrainian engineers are building fake howitzers, HIMARS, and aircraft to dupe Russian forces. Using plywood, plastic, and metal, they create accurate replicas that force the enemy to waste resources, protecting Ukraine’s real equipment.
