Actionable business reporting on Ukrainian and European defense tech and regulations.

Mar 1, 2026

New U.S. weapons spotted on Iran battlefield

What the Iran War means for U.S. weapons stockpiles, and the implications for Ukraine munitions and a Taiwan scenario.

Feb 26, 2026

UKR: How winter blackouts affect Ukraine's defense industry

Feb 24, 2026

The future of The Arsenal

We’re expanding from Brussels, to Berlin, to the Nordics with an influential group of key advisors. Plus, we’re complementing our journalism with a growing consulting, ads and events practice.

Feb 19, 2026

UKR: How ‘Mission Control’ software centralizes drone warfare

Ukraine seeks to turn battlefield data into measurable combat data, mandating the use of the Mission Control module for all drone units across the army.

Feb 17, 2026

UKR: The $$$ militaries save from using UGVs

Deploying more than 15K unmanned ground vehicles, here’s how Ukraine’s military is saving money while reducing soldier risk.

Feb 12, 2026

UKR: Why Ukraine cut off Starlink-aided Russian drones

The use of Starlink on drones greatly expands their capabilities, and the Russians have been trying to use this technology even without official access – leaving their soldiers in a panic now that they’ve been blocked.

Feb 10, 2026

EUR: European miltech rethinking links to US and China

‘ITAR-free’ is becoming more attractive to Europe. As the US and China use trade policy more aggressively, defense and space companies in Europe are taking a cautious look at their supply chains.

Feb 5, 2026

UKR: Russia using mesh networks to enhance Shaheds

Russia has devised a way to make Shahed drones exponentially more destructive, with operators able to remotely control them, evade air defense, and even use mounted weapons from more than 600 km away.