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The war of machines: drones, missiles, shields, and the race to shoot them down.
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27 Drone Deal Partnerships, What Ukraine's Arms Monitor Actually Confirms
Analysis· No. 2927

27 Drone Deal Partnerships, What Ukraine's Arms Monitor Actually Confirms

The specialized newsletterUkraine's Arms Monitor published in late June and early July 2026 a summary of recent trends in Ukraine's defense industry,

Ukraine's "Drone Deal", When a Nation at War Finances Its Own Arsenal
Essay· No. 2923

Ukraine's "Drone Deal", When a Nation at War Finances Its Own Arsenal

Since the start of July 2026, Ukraine has relaxed its export rules for domestically produced drones and weapons systems, a decision that

Russia's Shadow Fleet, the Tankers Spying on NATO From the Sea
Profile· No. 2920

Russia's Shadow Fleet, the Tankers Spying on NATO From the Sea

According to a report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the IISS, based in London, drones have overflown sensitive installations across

Zero missiles intercepted over Kyiv, Zelensky demands interceptors in Ankara
Analysis· No. 2901

Zero missiles intercepted over Kyiv, Zelensky demands interceptors in Ankara

On July 6, 2026, Russia launched a new wave of ballistic missiles at Kyiv. According to available information, Ukrainian air defense failed

Estonia and Latvia Face Drones Violating Their Skies for Months
Profile· No. 2899

Estonia and Latvia Face Drones Violating Their Skies for Months

Since spring 2026, Estonia and Latvia have faced a worrying succession of drone incursions into their airspace, a situation fueling concerns about

Does Ukraine's "Drone Deal" really involve 27 partner countries
Analysis· No. 2887

Does Ukraine's "Drone Deal" really involve 27 partner countries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 18, 2026, according to Interfax-Ukraine, that Ukraine had concluded "Drone Deal" agreements with 27 countries,

Germany and Ukraine Build a Joint Missile Shield
Reportage· No. 2884

Germany and Ukraine Build a Joint Missile Shield

On July 3, 2026, according to RBC-Ukraine, Germany and Ukraine confirmed the jointdevelopment of a missile defensesystem designed to intercept ballistic missiles,

144 Russian Drone Incursions Near NATO Nuclear Bases
Analysis· No. 2873

144 Russian Drone Incursions Near NATO Nuclear Bases

Since the publication of a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies on July 2, 2026, a claim has spread widely:

Forty Billion for Drones, After Years of Silence
Open letter· No. 2872

Forty Billion for Drones, After Years of Silence

Dear NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, allow a columnist to write what many have been thinking quietly for months. You have just

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