The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underwayAfter years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at Defense News
The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underwayAfter years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at Army Times
The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underwayAfter years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026. Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at Military Times
‘Incredible work’: Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian fighter jet for first timeThe kill, confirmed by the top U.S. general, is the latest sign of Kyiv's growing air power — pulled off by one of the oldest fighters in the sky. Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at Military Times
Russian troops survive just 20-30 minutes on Ukraine’s front lines, CIA director saysRussian recruits arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine survive an estimated 20 to 30 minutes before they are killed or wounded, the CIA director said. Jul 16 26July 16, 2026Article at Military Times
Fedorov out as Ukraine’s defense minister in major government shake-upUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as the country's minister of defense after just six months in office. Jul 15 26July 15, 2026Article at Defense News
9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a yearBallistic missiles are the one threat Ukraine can't stop with a weapon it makes itself. Jul 14 26July 14, 2026Article at Military Times
Ukraine can soon build its own Patriots – but it could take yearsUkraine may soon possess a license the U.S. currently extends to only a handful of allies — but it could be years before Patriots protect Ukrainian cities. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Military Times
‘Testing is now underway’: Zelenskyy confirms progress on major US defense dealsOn the heels of a Patriot license pledge, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed progress on billion-dollar defense tech deals with the U.S. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Military Times
Zelenskyy taps European allies to build Freya, a cheaper Patriot-alternative to Russia’s ballistic missilesUkraine will hold its first coalition meeting on a homegrown ballistic missile defense system in France “in the coming days.” Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Military Times
Kyiv military chief salutes outgoing US Army commander as war rages in UkraineIn a farewell message, Syrskyi credited the departing U.S. commander with saving thousands of Ukrainian lives. Jul 03 26July 03, 2026Article at Military Times
Video purportedly shows Ukrainian unit running down Russian Shahed. The US is paying attention.An unverified video of Ukrainian unit taking down a Shahed drone with an American-made interceptor comes as the U.S. Army seeks to field drones at scale. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Military Times
Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boatsThe Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Military Times
Ukraine’s newest strike weapon drifts into Russia on the windThe U.S. and Russia are fielding the same balloons used by Ukraine that bait air defenses and now launch missiles. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at Military Times
Kyiv’s drone leverage moved the US. Moscow could be next, a top Ukrainian official says.After years of needing Western weapons, Kyiv is approaching negotiations with battlefield tech the U.S. now wants — and a possible ceasefire looming. Jun 22 26June 22, 2026Article at Military Times
Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, top UK intel chief saysThe figure hardens a growing consensus among Western officials: Russia is on its heels for the first time since the Kremlin launched its invasion in 2022. May 29 26May 29, 2026Article at Military Times
Trump says Ukraine lacks leverage. His own officials say otherwise.Rubio called Ukraine’s military the strongest in Europe, while Driscoll told senators the U.S. is playing catch-up with Kyiv’s Delta command network. May 20 26May 20, 2026Article at Military Times
Ukraine declares its first homegrown guided aerial bomb combat-readyA 250-kilogram answer to Russia's daily glide-bomb campaign and Kyiv's dependence on Western precision strike capabilities for mid-range targets. May 18 26May 18, 2026Article at Military Times
Blacklists, corruption and frontline needs: Ukraine tackles an arms-export puzzleAfter years of struggling to arm its one million active-duty soldiers, Kyiv has been wary of allowing its domestic producers to sell their weapons abroad. May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at Military Times
Ukraine ramps up ground robot production to spare soldiers, haul ammo — and rescue grandma The same unmanned ground systems Ukraine uses to haul ammunition and evacuate wounded soldiers are now pulling civilians out of contested ground. May 08 26May 08, 2026Article at Military Times