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Ukraine is actively targeting Russian logistics using U.S.-designed middle strike drones called Hornets and other Ukrainian middle strike drones such as RAM-2X, Bulava, and Darts, forcing Russian troops to disperse and change up supply routes, alter their logistics networks, and use camouflage measures, including decoys.
Using The Arsenal’s Miltech Rolodex with 350+ Ukrainian defense tech companies, we broke down companies by founding year and product category, highlighting which sectors grew the most since 2022.
MaXon Systems has developed a system that automates the process of intercepting drones by up to 95 percent. Automating interception eliminates the need for skilled operators.
The Ukrainian government has amended the rules on employee exemptions from mobilization and set a new minimum salary threshold for employees to be eligible.
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Liudmyla Redutova has been promoted to Head of Legal/GR at Tech Force in UA.
The 2nd Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard, Khartiia, is looking for a technical lead for its development team.
TAF Industries, a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, is looking for a CEO, CFO, and COO for its companies.
Swarmer, a developer of software to operate drone swarms, is looking for a cybersecurity engineer.
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UVS Link develops affordable, jam-resistant digital communication systems for drones, operating in the X-band (8-10 GHz) - a frequency range that Russian electronic warfare barely touches. UVS Link is a fully digital, encrypted system: a sub-$500 onboard module gives FPV drones a secure video link at up to 20 km, while the more powerful UVS Link Pro keeps reconnaissance drones connected at over 50 km.
"EW changed the game. X-band is the open lane, but the analogue systems out there can't carry encrypted, hopping digital links. That's exactly what we built - and the first mover wins twice: in Ukraine, then in EU defense," explained Ihor Voitenko, CEO and co-founder of UVS Dynamics.
The company is now raising $770,000 to fund a 12-month runway for expanding the engineering team, completing the MVP, running military field trials, and standing up serial production starting Q3 2026.
Ukrainian defense technology company BlueBird Tech has upgraded its UGV Bandura, the company told The Arsenal. The UGV now features improved controls, Starlink as a backup communication source, and cameras that work with Starlink.
The Bandura UGV. Photo provided by BlueBird Tech.
Roboneers, a Ukrainian defense technology company, has upgraded its WARDOG TRN drone, the second product in the WARDOG line, the company told The Arsenal. It is a platform designed to carry relay equipment to ensure radio communication in environments affected by jamming or dense urban development or terrain. The update has extended the drone's control range and video feed.
WARDOG TRN drone. Photo provided by Roboneers.
Ukrainian defense tech company Ukrainian Armor, a member of the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industry (NAUDI), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with MBDA, a leading European manufacturer of missile systems and precision-guided weapons, the NAUDI told The Arsenal. The companies plan to collaborate in the areas of deep strike and counter-drone capabilities.
Vladislav Belbas (right), a member of the NAUDI Presidium and CEO of Ukrainian Armor, and Thomas Gottschild (left), Vice President of Strategy and Future Development at MBDA and Managing Director of MBDA in Germany. Photo provided by NAUDI.
Russia plans to build a spaceport for launching light-class rocket carriers with small satellites to replace Starlink. The Russian private company Cosmic Energy is working with the government to identify potential sites for the construction of a spaceport.
The number of Ukrainian strikes more than 50 km from the front lines into Russian territory has doubled over the past month. Last month, Russia also launched over 10,000 drones against Ukraine, a 25 percent increase from April. The number of drones shot down by Ukraine has risen 50 percent.
Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corp., the U.S.-based corporate vehicle for Ukrainian company F-Drones, signed a contract with the Pentagon for 2,000 F10 FPV drones as part of the Drone Dominance program. The export application is currently under review by Ukraine’s State Export Control Service.
Russian Kalibr cruise missiles shot down this spring were found to contain cluster warheads, which increase the radius of destruction. These missiles had previously been equipped with high-explosive fragmentation warheads. Russia has also resumed using imported electronics after attempting to switch to domestically produced components.
