defense
Latvian intel: drones drive up to 80% of Ukraine war casualties
Latvia’s SAB assesses drones cause 70–80% of Ukraine war casualties, accelerating tactics while constraining maneuver and raising the premium on sustained Western support.
ukraine
Coverage of Ukraine’s use of drones in defense against Russia’s illegitimate invasion and occupation, highlighting wartime innovation, tactical adaptation, and international support shaping modern warfare and European security.
central-eastern-europe
Seven drones cross into Moldova; one crashes into home amid Russian attack
Seven drones crossed into Moldova during an overnight Russian attack on Ukraine and one crashed into a residential home on Moldovan soil.
defense
EU-US $800B Ukraine Recovery Pitch Hinges on Ceasefire and Investor Risk
An EU-U.S. document pitches mobilising ~$800B for Ukraine’s recovery through 2040, but private capital remains constrained by ceasefire and security-guarantee requirements.
defense
Lithuanian startup rushes strike drones to Ukraine — packed in fluffy padding
A Lithuanian start-up has rushed strike-capable drones to Ukraine, reportedly shipping them packaged in fluffy padding.
ukraine
Berlin Commits to Ukraine’s Drone Assault Program; 2026 Aid Surges
Germany commits to developing Ukraine's drone assault units, securing a reciprocal data pipeline for the Bundeswehr. As Berlin shoulders 30% of 2026 aid, focus shifts to extended-range artillery to counter widening drone 'kill zones'.
baltics
Lithuanian Charity Sends $6.9M in Drones and Gear to Ukraine
A Lithuanian charity has delivered $6.9 million in drones and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces to bolster Kyiv's reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
ukraine
Ukraine builds an ‘anti-drone dome’ with interceptor UAVs
Ukraine is creating an 'anti-drone dome' by combining interceptor UAVs, mobile air‑defence teams and sensors to protect key areas from hostile drones.
ukraine
Ukraine using Leleka-100 drones that evade Russian interceptors
Ukraine has begun using Leleka‑100 tactical drones that reportedly evade Russian interceptor systems, providing real-time reconnaissance and faster target engagement advantages.
Russia
Geran-5 jet drone: foreign components expose gaps in Europe’s controls
Ukraine’s GUR says Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 contains US and Chinese parts, underscoring supply-chain leakage and forcing Europe to tighten export controls while accelerating layered counter-UAS procurement.
![A 25 cm resolution ICEYE Dwell Precise image of a section of the Crimean Bridge (Kerch Strait Bridge), which Ukraine has attacked a number of times. [ICEYE]](/content/images/size/w600/2026/01/Crimean-Bridge-ICEYE.jpg)
ukraine
ICEYE Deepens Ukraine Integration: Space ISR Shifts from Strategic Asset to Tactical Kill Chain
The Finnish microsatellite champion ICEYE has formalized an expanded service agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD). While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the operational scope effectively creates a persistent, all-weather digital canopy over the theater of operations.
industry
SPS showcases Raybird UAS at UK’s Iron Titan exercise
Skyeton Prevail Solutions demonstrated the Raybird tactical UAS at the UK's Iron Titan exercise, validating operational readiness and signalling faster access to 'ready‑now' systems for allied forces.
central-eastern-europe
If Czech Combat Jets Go to Ukraine to Hunt Shahed Drones, Which Could Be Sent?
Czech L‑159 light attack jets and Saab Gripen fighters are the most likely aircraft that could be transferred to Ukraine to engage Shahed loitering munitions, but operational, technical and political constraints limit their effectiveness.