Brave1 Market Lets Ukrainian Troops Trade Combat Points for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Ukrainian soldiers can now redeem combat points earned for destroying enemy targets for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) through Brave1 Market platform, part of the “Army of Drones. Bonus” system, according to Brave1 defense platform.

These robotic systems carry out some of the riskiest tasks on the battlefield—delivering ammunition, transporting supplies, and evacuating the wounded—reducing casualties among frontline personnel.

Launched on April 26, 2023, Brave1 is a Government of Ukraine platform that connects innovative companies developing technologies for national defense.

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In under three months of the “Army of Drones. Bonus” (ePoints) program, Ukrainian forces have ordered 100,000 FPV drones, heavy bombers, reconnaissance UAVs, and electronic warfare equipment through Brave1 Market. The total value of these orders exceeds 118.6$ million, with more than half of the equipment already delivered to frontline units.

The program has been adopted by over 200 combat units, with the largest single order totaling nearly 2.3$ million.

Previously, it was reported that an updated ePoints system has been launched in Ukraine under the “Army of Drones.Bonus” program. In August alone, the military ordered more than $24 million worth of equipment through Brave1 Market.

Earlier, Brave1 received 45 applications from foreign companies to participate in its Test in Ukraine program, head of the initiative Andrii Hrytseniuk announced during the “Arming the Transatlantic” panel at IRON DEMO 2025.

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