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![Thomas Van Vynckt]( "Thomas Van Vynckt, Friends of Europe")
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While Ukraine’s drones have captured the world’s attention, the real story is the innovation ecosystem behind them.
Artem Veselov
Ukrainian veteran, CEO of Triada Robotics & Resist.Hub
Artem Veselov is a Ukrainian combat veteran of Russia's war against Ukraine and the CEO of Triada Robotics & Resist.Hub. Since April 2024, he has been leading fellow combat veterans and aerospace engineers at Triada Robotics in building and deploying advanced unmanned aerial systems and defense solutions designed for superior battlefield performance. Since May 2025, he has been leading Resist.Hub, a consulting platform that works with 20+ MilTech manufacturers on R&D, field validation, and the path to serial supply, helping them turn battlefield innovation into exportable products.
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![Ukraine’s Wartime Innovation Isn’t About Drones—It’s About Speed]( "Ukraine’s Wartime Innovation Isn’t About Drones—It’s About Speed")
![European defense Ukrainian innovation Military technology Defense industry]( "Europe’s Rearmament Could Hinge on Scaling Ukrainian Innovation")
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![Thomas Van Vynckt]( "Thomas Van Vynckt, Friends of Europe")
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Europe is spending more on defence than at any point in decades, and its procurement systems favour expensive and long-cycle platforms. Ukraine has demonstrated a different model, with rapid iteration, low-cost systems, and constant battlefield adaptation.
