Ukraine Defence News

Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Mi-8 Helicopter with USV

31 Dec, 13:41
2 mins

Ukrainian Magura V5 USV shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using R-73 missiles configured for surface launch, marking the first aircraft kill with a USV.

Navy / Maritime

Ukraine Extends the Order for New Corvettes

21 Dec, 20:56
2 mins

Following the completion of the first corvette, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the acquisition of two more corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.

Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Estonia Develops Miniature Air Defence Missile for C-UAS

16 Dec, 16:09
3 mins

Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies announced the Mark 1 miniature air defence missiles against saturation attacks with UAVs.

Land

U.S. Advisor: Abrams were not Useful in Ukraine’s Frontlines

10 Dec, 17:29
2 mins

U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan stated that Abrams MBTs were not effective in the Ukrainian frontline against Russian aggression.

Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Mass Produces Offensive Mini-UGVs

06 Dec, 00:21
1 min

Ukrainian defence firm Ratel has shared photos from its production line for munition-carrying Ratel-S mini UGVs.

Navy / Maritime

Netherlands Donates Retired Mine Hunters to Ukraine

03 Dec, 16:42
2 mins

The Royal Netherlands Navy will donate two decommissioned minehunters to the Ukrainian Navy. It is unknown how the minehunters will reach the Black Sea.

Weapon / Missile

Putin Announces the Oreshnik Intermediate-Range Missile

25 Nov, 01:00
3 mins

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the missile used in the mysterious strike on Ukraine as the conventionally armed Oreshnik.

Weapon / Missile

Mysterious Missile Hits Ukraine with Multiple Warheads

22 Nov, 06:07
3 mins

Ukraine claimed that a conventionally armed ICBM hit the Dnipro region as footage of multiple high-speed projectiles spread.

Weapon / Missile

Biden Allows Ukraine to Use ATACMS Against Russia

18 Nov, 09:52
3 mins

U.S. President Biden allows Ukraine the use of ATACMS for limited strikes inside Russia, according to two senior U.S. officials.

Navy / Maritime

Ukraine’s future Flagship is at Acceptance Tests

11 Nov, 17:40
2 mins

The Ukrainian Navy released a video showcasing the Ivan Mazepa’ corvette at state tests. The ship, built by Turkish STM, began construction in January 2021.