Wartime innovation built a massive drone ecosystem. Ukraine is preparing to turn that momentum into a global defense and dual use technology industry. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are continuing and international partners report progress. The talks are not final and they involve many unresolved issues. Even so, conversations have begun inside Ukraine about […]
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Wartime innovation built a massive drone ecosystem. Ukraine is preparing to turn that momentum into a global defense and dual use technology industry. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are continuing and international partners report progress. The talks are not final and they involve many unresolved issues. Even so, conversations have begun inside Ukraine about […]
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At a major security conference in Vilnius, the EU’s Defence Commissioner says Europe must scale drone and counter-drone systems fast as threats rise on NATO’s eastern flank. A Clear Warning from Vilnius Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, opened the Defending Baltics 2025 conference in Vilnius with a direct message. He said […]
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Proposed policy shift could loosen arms export ban and enable joint drone manufacturing across Europe. From Battlefield to Industrial Partner Ukraine has become a global testbed for drone innovation. In the war with Russia, drones have proven essential for surveillance, strike missions, and defense. Now, Kyiv is looking beyond its borders. Officials are considering a […]
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When cheap drones force expensive defenses, the balance of power shifts Modern warfare is in the midst of a profound change. Small, inexpensive drones are reshaping the battlefield, forcing militaries to rethink how they fight and, just as importantly, how much they spend. The problem of the negative cost-exchange ratio, when defending against a low-cost […]
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As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 kilometers or more, carry […]
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In this episode: Mike Fraietta, Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, speaks with host Randy Goers about the company’s Drone Intelligence Network, and how individual asset managers can protect against the growing threat of drone-enabled crime. He also shares insights from his recent visit to the Russia-Ukraine border, where he studied evolving “dark” drones, counter-drone technology, and […]
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The Diverse Range of Drones Supports Tactical and Strategic Needs on the Battlefield Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is building a robust drone fleet as it modernizes and expands support for its Armed Forces. From reconnaissance to targeted strikes, Ukraine’s diverse mix of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the crucial role drones play in both military […]
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