Ukraine Uses FP5 Flamingo to Hit Russian Explosive Plant
Ukraine struck the remotely located Promsintez plant for explosives production with the large-sized FP5 Flamingo cruise missile developed by Fire Point.
Ukraine News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Logistics
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Ukraine Tests Hybrid Fibre Optic and RF Control for FPVs
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has tested hybrid control for an FPV UAV combining a fibre optic cable and an RF link to improve redundancy by simultaneous use.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Aegir-W USV washes ashore on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast
An Aegir-W unmanned surface vessel developed by SNC washed ashore in Ordu, showing how systems from the Ukraine war continue to reach Black Sea coasts.
Air
Fire Point Envisions C-UAS Configurations for FP-1 UAV
Ukraine’s Fire Point, known for kamikaze UAVs and new missile developments, is planning to integrate FPVs, MANPADS, and guns into the FP-1 kamikaze UAV.
Land
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Establishes UGV Production Line with Finland
Ukrainian UGV manufacturer Tencore has signed an MoU with Finnish firm Insta to produce the TerMIT UGV in Finland jointly, setting up a safer production line.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Studies New Options for Its Interceptor UAVs
Ukraine has recently unveiled two new options for its Interceptor UAVs: launch from Magura USV and an RF seeker as an alternative to optical guidance.
Land
Air
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Tests FP7 Ballistic Missile with a Familiar Look
Following the FP5 large cruise missile, Ukraine has tested the new FP7 TBM, which is unignorably identical to the 5V55 air defence missile in terms of form.
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Russia Deploys 30 mm Airburst Rounds Against UAVs on Ka-52
Russian sources shared a footage of a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter engaging a Ukrainian UAV using 30 mm airburst ammunition from its 2A42 autocannon.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Geran-2 Kamikaze UAV Drops FPV UAV for Secondary Strikes
A Russian Geran-2 kamikaze UAV was spotted dropping a small FPV kamikaze UAV, potentially to strike opportunity targets along its way by Ukrainian forces.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Sweden and Denmark Purchase Tridon Mk2 for Ukraine
The Swedish MoD announced the joint purchase of BAE Systems Tridon Mk2 truck-based 40 mm multi-purpose guns to support Ukraine’s air defence capabilities.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Shows Field-Developed UGV Controlled with Steam Deck
Ukrainian forces, making use of widely available commercial components for unmanned platforms, showed a Steam Deck-controlled UGV armed with assault rifles.
Land
Sensors
Spain Provides Ukraine with LTR-25 Early Warning Radar
It was announced that Spain will provide a Indra LTR-25 long-range early warning radar to Ukraine on the official website of the Spanish Council of Ministers.
Land
Rheinmetall Confirms First Lynx IFV Order for Ukraine
Rheinmetall has confirmed the first firm Lynx KF41 IFV order for Ukrainian army, signed in December 2025, with initial deliveries planned for early 2026.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Uses Tempest SHORAD with AGM-114L and AESA Radar
US-based V2X’s new Tempest short-range air defence system, used by Ukraine, couples RPS-42 AESA radar and AGM-114L Hellfire missile on a light 4x4 platform.
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