#Military Tech

At a one-day showcase of Ukrainian defense tech, manufacturers rolled out complementary UAV concepts meant to be used together: a heavy-range Cargo aircraft to carry supplies or drop munitions deep behind enemy lines; Sokil, an inexpensive front-line recon drone meant to be lost by the dozen; and Veresen, a carrier platform that can deliver two strike or recon copters into contested territory — or act as a stand-alone munition.

Russia’s airborne radar program has suffered another setback as the country struggles to modernize its fleet of A-50 early warning and control aircraft—known as Moscow’s answer to the US E-3 Sentry.

Armored battles in Ukraine have convinced the US Army to fast-track the most significant upgrade to its main battle tank in decades, with four prototypes of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams now set to enter formations in 2026, years ahead of schedule.

At 16, Yurii launched a start-up to design anti-drone ammunition. Now 18, he balances school, prototypes, and a call to defend Ukraine’s skies.