DIH Naval Forge 2026 Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea. Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have evolved from kamikaze drones into full-fledged combat platforms capable of shooting down aircrafts and Shahed drones, as well as striking enemy positions on land Editorial • For Private Investors
Fire Point showcases first FP-7.X air-defence missile launch on video The tests took place recently, with the missile demonstrating a manoeuvrable and controlled flight Editorial • Weapons and Technology
Farsight Vision is redefining modern reconnaissance. And US and European investors are competing to back it In February 2026, Ukrainian-Estonian startup Farsight Vision raised €7.2 million in a seed funding round. The deal ranks among the top five largest investment rounds involving Ukrainian defence startups. Both American and European investors competed for the founders’ backing, seeing strong potential for the company’s technology in Editorial • Weapons and Technology
Gardar managing partner Erlend Prestgard (Photo from Facebook page) New Norwegian fund Gardar plans to invest €100m in Ukrainian defence tech The Gardar fund grew out of Munkene AS – over the past year the team screened more than 150 companies and invested in four Editorial • Opportunities
Ukrainian Stetman and Danish GomSpace to launch joint satellite production in Ukraine The agreement covers the establishment of satellite production in Ukraine, the launch of the first test satellite this year, and the deployment of a full satellite constellation Editorial • Denmark
The President of Latvia with the SUBmerge Baltic drone (Company photo) Roboneers agreed a partnership with Latvian underwater drone manufacturer SUBmerge Baltic Also, the Ukrainian manufacturer has partnered with two more Latvian companies — Natrix and Baltic Forces Editorial • Latvia
DIH Naval Forge 2026 Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea. Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have evolved from kamikaze drones into full-fledged combat platforms capable of shooting down aircrafts and Shahed drones, as well as striking enemy positions on land Editorial • For Private Investors
Ukraine launches “Logistics lockdown” – a programme to scale mid-strike drones The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the General Staff have allocated an additional UAH 5 billion (€96.5 million) to the military for the procurement of modern middle-strike assets Editorial • Regulatory & Governance
Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo from his account Zelensky announces automatic business permits for weapons exports. Here’s what is known Partners assisting Ukraine have been offered a special cooperation format – Drone Deals Editorial • Regulatory & Governance
Ukrainian Stetman and Danish GomSpace to launch joint satellite production in Ukraine The agreement covers the establishment of satellite production in Ukraine, the launch of the first test satellite this year, and the deployment of a full satellite constellation Editorial • Denmark
SkyFall's P1-Sun drone (Photo: Army Recognition Group) Ukrainian company SkyFall is in talks to open a manufacturing facility in Denmark The production is planned to be launched under the Build with Ukraine programme Editorial • Denmark
Photo: The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry €800M in agreements: four Ukrainian defence tech manufacturers signed partnerships with foreign companies Remtecnology and New Paakkola Oy to establish joint venture in Finland Editorial • Finland
Gardar managing partner Erlend Prestgard (Photo from Facebook page) New Norwegian fund Gardar plans to invest €100m in Ukrainian defence tech The Gardar fund grew out of Munkene AS – over the past year the team screened more than 150 companies and invested in four Editorial • Opportunities
Bulava middle-strike drone (Photo: Deviro) Ukraine and Norway to launch joint production of middle-strike drones Production will be located in Norway, which will finance the project Editorial • Norway
Norway's Kongsberg will fund the manufacturing of Ukrainian Seawolf drones in Poland The initial investment may reach 250 million zlotys, with the potential to rise to 1 billion Editorial • Norway
Ukrainian drone motor manufacturer Aeromotors raises $550,000 from Swedish investment firm Front Ventures According to Front Ventures CEO Jonas Malmgren, this is only the beginning — in 2026, the company plans to invest an additional $2–4 million Editorial • Sweden
Production of Swedish Gripen fighter jets to be localized in Ukraine According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Swedish fighter jets are likely to become the basis of Ukraine’s air fleet Editorial • Sweden
Varangians CEO Pär Lager in Ukraine The Vikings are back: Varangians CEO Pär Lager on Swedish multi-million euro bet on Ukraine’s defence tech An extensive interview with the head of a new Swedish investment group set to close its first deals in July Editorial • Sweden
DIH Naval Forge 2026 Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea. Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have evolved from kamikaze drones into full-fledged combat platforms capable of shooting down aircrafts and Shahed drones, as well as striking enemy positions on land Editorial • For Private Investors
Photo: The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry €800M in agreements: four Ukrainian defence tech manufacturers signed partnerships with foreign companies Remtecnology and New Paakkola Oy to establish joint venture in Finland Editorial • Finland
Co-founder and CEO of MITS Capital, and Chairman of MITS Industries, Perry Boyle. Photo: MITS Capital MITS Capital launches Danish-Ukrainian alliance MITS Industries, bringing together Tencore, Infozahyst, Unwave, and more MITS Industries is projected to exceed $200M in revenue by 2026 Editorial • Denmark
DIH Naval Forge 2026 Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea. Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have evolved from kamikaze drones into full-fledged combat platforms capable of shooting down aircrafts and Shahed drones, as well as striking enemy positions on land Editorial • For Private Investors
Varangians CEO Pär Lager in Ukraine The Vikings are back: Varangians CEO Pär Lager on Swedish multi-million euro bet on Ukraine’s defence tech An extensive interview with the head of a new Swedish investment group set to close its first deals in July Editorial • Sweden
Pär Lager and Andreas Flodström. Photo courtesy of Jack Mikrut/Dagens Industri Swedes launch firm to invest €10M in Ukrainian defence tech by end of 2025 Varangians founders Pär Lager, Andreas Flodström, and Jonas Rydin plan to close first deal by the end of July Editorial • Sweden
Photo by Service Ukraine Service Ukraine has created a mobile command centre for UAV crews. How it works? Solution combines communication, control, observation, and protection for operation in field conditions Editorial • Denmark
Dropla Tech team / Material here and below: Dropla Tech Danish-Ukrainian startup Dropla Tech raises €2.4M to develop AI-powered explosive device detection technology The company’s solutions enable real-time detection of mines and drone ambushes during UAV reconnaissance flights Editorial • Denmark
Norwegian tactical communications manufacturer Radionor to open Ukrainian branch Radionor has long been supplying the Defence Forces with communication technologies resistant to electronic warfare Editorial • Norway
Magura drone (Photo: ArmyInform) UForce, a UK-based deftech company with Ukrainian roots, has raised $50 million at a valuation of $1 billion The round was led by Shield Capital and Lakestar, with participation from Ballistic Ventures Editorial • Latest Investment Rounds
Photo: The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry €800M in agreements: four Ukrainian defence tech manufacturers signed partnerships with foreign companies Remtecnology and New Paakkola Oy to establish joint venture in Finland Editorial • Finland
Dropla Tech team / Material here and below: Dropla Tech Danish-Ukrainian startup Dropla Tech raises €2.4M to develop AI-powered explosive device detection technology The company’s solutions enable real-time detection of mines and drone ambushes during UAV reconnaissance flights Editorial • Denmark
Photo: The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry €800M in agreements: four Ukrainian defence tech manufacturers signed partnerships with foreign companies Remtecnology and New Paakkola Oy to establish joint venture in Finland Editorial • Finland
Photo by Ilmalehti.fi Killhouse Academy and Double Tap Investments partnership: the academy will open branches in Finland and other Nordic countries Finnish media report that DTI will organize Killhouse trainings in Finland, the Scandinavian countries, and the Baltic states Editorial • Finland
Illustration: NAUDI DALO Industry Days 2025: highlights from the Ukrainian Defence Industry Council and Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster Ukrainian manufacturers will be able to establish direct contacts with foreign customers Editorial • Denmark
Courage comes in two colours. How Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in defence tech is evolving The joint project for drone AI, SOFF delegation, and Defence Builder’s new advisor Editorial • Sweden
The President of Latvia with the SUBmerge Baltic drone (Company photo) Roboneers agreed a partnership with Latvian underwater drone manufacturer SUBmerge Baltic Also, the Ukrainian manufacturer has partnered with two more Latvian companies — Natrix and Baltic Forces Editorial • Latvia
Photo: The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry €800M in agreements: four Ukrainian defence tech manufacturers signed partnerships with foreign companies Remtecnology and New Paakkola Oy to establish joint venture in Finland Editorial • Finland
Photo by Ilmalehti.fi Killhouse Academy and Double Tap Investments partnership: the academy will open branches in Finland and other Nordic countries Finnish media report that DTI will organize Killhouse trainings in Finland, the Scandinavian countries, and the Baltic states Editorial • Finland
Photo by Terma Group Danish defence company Terma opens office in Kyiv Terma’s systems have already proven effective in combat, performing tasks on the front line Editorial • Denmark
Opening of the company's plant (Photo: Ukrspecsystems) Ukrspecsystems opened UK facility: what drones are manufactured there The Shark and PD-2 drones assembled here will be supplied to the Ukrainian military Editorial • Weapons and Technology
