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Foundation of the FREYJA System: Ukraine Unveils the FP-7.X Interceptor Missile for Countering Russian Ballistic Threats

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:39:39 +0000

A video released by the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point has offered the first look at the domestically developed FP-7.X interceptor missile. The missile is expected to become the cornerstone of the future FREYJA missile defense system, which is being positioned as a significantly more affordable yet highly effective alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot air […]

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S8000 “Banderol”: How Russia Is Attempting to Offset Its Shortage of Precision-Guided Weapons with a Low-Cost Cruise Missile

Yuri Svitlyk — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:10:28 +0000

Today, I have a rather unusual guest. Let’s take a closer look at the S8000 “Banderol” – a system that some describe as a loitering munition and others classify as a cruise missile. So, what is it really? Let’s find out. The introduction of a new weapon system into an adversary’s arsenal is rarely accidental. More often […]

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Project Freyja: How Fire Point Aims to Close a Gap in Ukraine’s Air Defense

Yuri Svitlyk — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:38:20 +0000

Ukraine continues to face a critical shortage of air defense systems capable of effectively intercepting Russian missiles. Against this backdrop, Project Freyja is already being described as one of the most ambitious defense initiatives not only in Ukraine but across Europe. Over the four years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s defense industry has evolved from improvised […]

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Launch from a Stratospheric Balloon and Electronic Warfare Resilience: What Is Known About Ukraine’s New DART Missile

Svitlana Anisimova — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:37 +0000

It was recently reported that a Ukrainian defense company is developing the DART missile, which can be launched from a stratospheric balloon. According to available information, the system is designed to be released from an altitude near the lower boundary of the stratosphere and is claimed to engage targets accurately even in environments affected by […]

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Secrets of the Defense Alliance: Ukraine Negotiates with Paris on Domestic Production of SCALP Cruise Missiles

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:48:45 +0000

The head of Ukraine’s defense agency, Mykhailo Fedorov, reported that President Volodymyr Zelenskyi held a productive conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. A key topic of discussion was the possibility of granting Ukraine licensing rights to produce French SCALP cruise missiles domestically. During a joint briefing with his Danish counterpart, the minister noted that […]

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Voronezh under attack: Ukraine strikes a plant producing electronics for Iskander and Kh-101 missiles

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:16:37 +0000

Ukraine has carried out another successful strike on a key component of the Russian military-industrial complex. On June 22, units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly struck a plant in the Russian city of Voronezh that specializes in producing components for missile systems. According to an official statement published on the […]

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Weapons of Ukraine’s Victory: “Vyrivniuvach” Guided Glide Bomb

Yuri Svitlyk — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:49:36 +0000

Today, we will take a closer look at the Ukrainian guided glide bomb Vyrivniuvach, developed by DG Industry with support from Brave1. It is one of those projects that could prove far more significant than it appears at first glance. Point of reference: what happened in May In May 2026, the Ukrainian public–private platform Brave1, […]

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Ukraine presents the DRAGON system: Adapting air-to-air missiles for air defense applications

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:50:06 +0000

Ukrainian developers presented the ground-based missile system DRAGON at the international defence exhibition Eurosatory in Paris. The system was demonstrated by the Center of Innovative Technologies Program and is showcased at the stand of the state enterprise SpetsTechnoExport. According to Militarnyi, DRAGON is a ground-based launcher designed to use three types of air-to-air missiles equipped […]

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Weapons of Ukraine’s Victory: Meteor Air-to-air Missile

Andrij Kharuk — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:10:14 +0000

On 28 May 2026, plans were announced for the Ukrainian Air Force to receive Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen aircraft. Without going into the broader details already covered in public reports, one specific aspect is worth highlighting – the air-to-air missile package that Ukraine is expected to receive alongside the Gripens. In addition to well-known […]

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Ukrainian Defense Forces to Receive New Precision-Guided Weapon: Details of a New Ukrainian Guided Aerial Bomb Revealed

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:48:29 +0000

Ukraine has developed and tested its first guided aerial bomb, marking an important step for the country’s defense technology sector. According to a statement published on Telegram by Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s first precision-guided bomb was created by a participant in the Brave1 initiative. He stated that the weapon “has already passed the necessary tests and […]

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