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Ukraine's 'Marsupial' Drone-Robot System Solves Delivery Problem US Chased for 30 Years
military-technology14 days ago

Ukraine's 'Marsupial' Drone-Robot System Solves Delivery Problem US Chased for 30 Years

Ukrainian forces have fielded a 'marsupial' system that uses heavy drones to air-drop combat ground robots behind enemy lines, solving a logistical challenge the US military pursued for three decades. The Alter Ego battalion developed the Desantnyk robot in 10 days, and Brave1 is now scaling production. This capability supports Operation Vivaldi, which has liberated up to 250 square kilometers of territory by combining drone dominance with robotic ground assaults.

via Euromaidan Press|
#brave1#drone-warfare#military-technology
Ukraine bets on its own 'Equalizer' glide bomb to curb foreign arm dependence
world1 month ago

Ukraine bets on its own 'Equalizer' glide bomb to curb foreign arm dependence

Ukraine is purchasing a homegrown glide bomb named the Equalizer, developed by DG Industry with Brave1 support, to extend its strike reach from MiG-29/Su-27–family fighters and reduce reliance on U.S. and European munitions. The bomb adds wings and guidance to conventional bombs and has finished testing; Ukraine says about 90% of its parts come from Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S., though chips are sourced abroad. Deployment timing is unclear, and while it could eventually be used with donated F-16s and Mirage jets after certification, Kyiv still seeks broader air-defense support as Russia intensifies strikes.

via Fox News|
#brave1#dg-industry#equalizer
Ukraine’s Cost-Effective Interceptors Upend Shahed Drone Defense
technology4 months ago

Ukraine’s Cost-Effective Interceptors Upend Shahed Drone Defense

Ukraine is expanding a cost-effective, multi-architecture fleet of interceptor drones—ranging from FPV micro-drones to larger aircraft—to counter Shahed-136 drones; Brave1 cites a 97% destruction rate, capacities to produce thousands of interceptors per day, and AI-assisted guidance with a human-on-loop, while stressing that interceptors augment rather than replace Patriot missiles and drawing rising US and allied interest amid a push for diverse, rapid drone defenses.

via The War Zone|
#air-defense#brave1#interceptor-drones
Ukraine bets on 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles to run frontline logistics in 2026
defense5 months ago

Ukraine bets on 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles to run frontline logistics in 2026

Ukraine plans to contract 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles in the first half of 2026 to shift frontline logistics from soldiers to robotics, with contracts for 2027 already being signed to stabilize production. The Defense Ministry reports UGVs have supported thousands of missions (over 9,000 in March) and that more than 181,000 drones, UGVs and electronic-warfare systems have been deployed since January, funded with over 14 billion hryvnia. The Bizon-L 300-kg payload robot has been cleared under NATO standards for use, and Ukraine’s Brave1 ecosystem now coordinates hundreds of ground-drone firms to accelerate scaling.

via Defense News|
#brave1#defense#frontline-logistics
Ukraine deploys remotely operated interceptor drones at scale, redefining air defense
war5 months ago

Ukraine deploys remotely operated interceptor drones at scale, redefining air defense

Ukraine has become the first country to scale remotely operated interceptor drones capable of long‑distance strikes, with operators able to control them from protected locations in cities or even from abroad. The Brave1 platform coordinates defense tech development across manufacturers, and a recent demonstration included a record flight of over 1,240 miles. Ukrainian officials say remote control increases interception effectiveness, reduces operator risk, and supports scaling to meet goals of 100% detection and at least 95% neutralization of enemy air targets, as more than a dozen defense producers integrate the capability into their interceptor drones.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#air-defense#brave1#defense-technology
Ukraine advances drone technology with new kamikaze and strike drones
military1 year ago

Ukraine advances drone technology with new kamikaze and strike drones

Ukraine's Brave1 defense cluster has completed testing of new kamikaze drones capable of over 40 km range and resistant to Russian electronic warfare, aiming to enhance Ukraine's strike capabilities behind Russian lines amid ongoing conflict. The drones are designed to overcome jamming and spoofing, and could significantly impact Ukraine's military operations if deployed successfully.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#brave1#electronic-warfare#kamikaze-drones