A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy

Turkey has shot down an uncontrolled drone that was approaching its airspace over the Black Sea, in a rare military intervention by the Nato member. The incident follows warnings by Turkey of escalating risks in and around the Black Sea after Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports damaged three Turkish-owned cargo vessels last week.

Ukraine’s cheap, effective drones boost defense and exports, but extensive politicization and complex bureaucracy risk slowing production at a critical moment.

Ukraine's drone schools are preparing soldiers to take on Russia and working to keep pace with an ever-changing fight.

The Russian submarine was allegedly carrying Kalibr cruise missiles, which Russia has used in devastating strikes on critical infrastructure and military targets across Ukraine. The SBU said the submarine was “put out of action” as a result of the blast. The FT could not independently verify the claim.

German drone-maker Quantum Systems has set up a joint venture with Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics to build drones at scale for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Quantum Systems is contributing the industrial prowess, with Frontline Robotics adding the licensed design and other elements to the...

The battlefield is still dominated by aerial drones, which Syrski said are carrying out 60% of all strikes against Russian targets in the war.

Kyiv has now expressed readiness to drop its bid to join the NATO military alliance if the U.S. and other Western nations give it similar security guarantees.