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Drones and the electronic battlefield in which they operate is still the most dynamic front both in the air and on the ground.

FPV Speed Revolution: Wild Hornets' Sting Anti-Air Drone Accelerates to Over 315 km/h | Defense Express

Ukrainian drone developers and manufacturers from the Wild Hornets workshop have upgraded their Sting anti-aircraft drone, allowing it to break a new speed record. If earlier it accelerated to 315 km/h, now the ceiling has grown significantly. The creators did not disclose the new performance result but made a telling video showcasing the fruit of their effort.

Regardless, in this case, speed is not the goal in itself; it serves a very specific purpose: the effective interception of Russian reconnaissance UAVs and Shahed-136 killer drones. A higher flight speed not only enables the interceptor to catch up with its target faster, but it also helps the operator take down the threat before it escapes the interceptor's operating range, limited by the maximum communication distance and battery capacity.

New Veres-2 EW System Equips Ukrainian Units Against Enemy Bomber Drones | Defense Express

The Ukrainian company UkrSpecConsulting has reported the successful delivery and deployment of its new Veres-2 portable electronic warfare (EW) station to several brigades of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, with positive feedback received from the units. "This system is an effective means of countering warhead-carrying Mavic and Autel UAVs. The capabilities of Veres-2 exceed the performance of other directional equipment available to the unit within the same frequency ranges. Veres-2 disrupts enemy UAV missions at ranges of 1,000 to 2,000 meters," a brigade commander noted after employing the jammer in combat.

The system interferes with enemy drone onboard receivers by simultaneously suppressing operator control signals and satellite navigation channels (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou) through active noise-like interference. The operating frequency bands include 1160–1280 MHz, 1560–1630 MHz, 2400–2500 MHz, 5160–5280 MHz, and 5725–5850 MHz.

The system's signal-generating modules and multi-band antenna array can be remotely controlled via its system controller, allowing operators to adjust range selection, signal polarization, and direction of interference. In active suppression mode, the Veres-2 provides at least 60 minutes of autonomous operation on battery power, or continuous use when connected to an AC supply. The full system weighs under 20 kg.

Beyond passing the full test cycle, the Veres-2 also underwent additional evaluation by EW specialists before being introduced to combat units. According to the head of Ukraine's EW specialist school, "In conditions close to real combat scenarios with the use of enemy UAVs, the short-range Veres-2 system from UkrSpecConsulting demonstrated high efficiency and stable performance across all declared frequencies and distances." The instructors highlighted the system's reliability and resistance to dust, moisture, and low temperatures, all crucial for field use. They also noted the "intuitive control interface, which allows one to master the system quickly."

The school's conclusion was that the specifications declared by UkrSpecConsulting had been fully confirmed in practice, and that Veres-2 is suitable for broad adoption across Ukrainian military units to counter UAV threats. Further combat deployment has since validated these findings in practice. In addition to its technical specifications, however, the reliability of delivery timelines and communication with the manufacturer are also important. UkrSpecConsulting adds that Veres-2 is only one of several EW systems it is providing to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Other developments, adapted to the ever-shifting landscape of the battlefield, are currently undergoing final testing.

NATO-Certified FC.K Jammers From Ukrainian First Contact and German GSMK Reach the Front | Defense Express

The Ukrainian company First Contact, in cooperation with the German firm GSMK and with the support of the German government under the "Ramstein format," has delivered the first batch of FC.K tactical mobile electronic warfare systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The systems successfully passed NATO codification and certification, confirming compliance with international standards.

As part of the initial delivery, 30 systems have already been handed over to the Ukrainian military. They are approved for operation and integrated into units to counter enemy UAVs. Early testing in combat conditions demonstrated their high effectiveness, Defense Express reports, citing First Contact.

FC.K is a tactical mobile complex designed to detect and jam drone control channels as well as video and telemetry links between UAVs and their operators. The system is mounted on the Kozak armored vehicle produced by Practika Research and Production Association. This vehicle-based deployment enables operation in high-risk zones while protecting the crew from FPV drones and other threats. The complex supports remote operation, allowing tasks to be carried out without the operator being near the antenna.

FC.K features multiple jamming modes, a modern control system, and advanced software with cryptographic information protection. A key capability is its function for detecting, analyzing, and locating cellular network base stations — a technology developed by GSMK, a global leader in crypto security.

"This project is the result of long-term engineering and international cooperation. We are grateful to our partners from GSMK and the German government for their support. FC.K is about protection, mobility, and technological superiority," said Valerii Borovyk, founder of First Contact and a military serviceman. The company added that it continues to expand production and integration of electronic warfare systems in cooperation with the Ukrainian military and international partners. According to First Contact, this marks another step toward building a nationwide defense ecosystem against drones.

Ukraine's Ark Robotics Demos Frontier System: Remote Drone Control from 2,000 km Away at DALO 2025 | Defense Express

During a live demo, visitors remotely operated a ground robot on a training field near Kyiv—almost 2,000 kilometres away—proving the system's long-range control capability. "We wanted to show that distance is no longer a barrier," Ark Robotics COO Denys Hlushko told Defender Media.

The Frontier System is an AI-driven platform for managing robotic fleets with minimal human involvement. Designed to improve frontline efficiency and safety, it provides commanders and operators with a single encrypted interface for real-time video and telemetry from the battlefield. The system supports thousands of aerial, ground, and naval drones, keeping operators far from the frontline.

Although still a prototype, the platform is compatible with both Ark Robotics’ own products and unmanned systems from other manufacturers. At DALO EXPO, visitors tested control of Ukraine's Targan UGV and an in-house ground robot built by Ark Robotics.

Robotic cargo deliveries to frontline forces nearly double, Ukraine's General Staff says | Ukranian Pravda

In July, the volume of cargo delivered to the front line using ground robotic systems increased by more than 80% compared with June, Ukraine's General Staff has reported. Ukrainian forces also plan to create ground robotic systems companies in every combat brigade. They will carry out tasks in logistics, fire missions, mining, and the evacuation of the wounded, which will help save more lives.

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A group of Ukrainian soldiers from the 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade held positions in Vovchansk (Kharkiv direction) for 173 days

The group entered to repel further attacks by Russian soldiers in November 2024, and left in April 2025.

When storming the positions of the Ukrainian soldiers, the Russians used infantry, drones, threw grenades, fired mortars and tried to poison them with chemical agents.

Food and ammunition were delivered to the Ukrainian soldiers by drones.