You need an honest cost-benefit analysis of who needs whom, and for what. After the war, a major Ukrainian income stream will be protecting wealthy Gulf states from rogue regional powers, plus high-tech weapons exports. Gulf states will increase trade ties and invest heavily in Ukrainian miltech to ensure strong alignment. If Ukraine was not intimidated by Russia, it sure as hell will not be intimidated by anyone else.

True. My biggest client is Australian and I'm doing a miltech project for a consulting company in AU. My point was... Europeans get attacked while other countries aren't even on the docket for AI race at all and feel completely fine. But attacking EU over-regulations is completely justified.

⚓ BRITAIN SEIZES A RUSSIAN SHADOW FLEET TANKER British forces have carried out their first UK-led operation against Russia’s shadow fleet, intercepting the sanctioned oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. Footage released by Prime Minister Keir Starmer shows Royal Marines descending onto the vessel from a helicopter before taking control of the ship and searching its documents. The operation was conducted with the National Crime Agency and in close coordination with France. Smyrtos will remain detained off the southern coast of England while authorities investigate possible sanctions violations, as well as environmental and safety risks. The importance goes beyond one tanker. Russia’s shadow fleet helps Moscow bypass sanctions and preserve oil revenues used to finance its war against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the operation and called on Europe to go further — not only detaining sanctioned tankers, but also creating legal mechanisms to confiscate the oil they carry. Sanctions matter only when they are enforced. Britain has now shown what enforcement can look like at sea. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🚀 UKRAINIAN P1-SUN INTERCEPTOR FLIES AT ILA BERLIN Ukraine’s P1-SUN interceptor drone conducted a demonstration flight at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The high-speed UAV can be seen passing over the exhibition grounds, giving European audiences a rare look at a Ukrainian interceptor already shaped by real combat requirements. P1-SUN is reportedly capable of reaching around 450 km/h and operating at altitudes of up to 5,000 meters. The demonstration came shortly after SkyFall and Airbus announced plans to integrate the interceptor with Airbus Air C2 as part of a broader multi-layered air-defense architecture. This was more than an airshow appearance. It was another sign that Ukrainian counter-drone technology is moving from the battlefield into Europe’s future air-defense network. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🤖 SHIELD AI TESTS AUTONOMOUS MULTI-DRONE TEAMING Shield AI says its Hivemind AI has completed its first autonomous flight involving different unmanned aircraft operating as one team. During the Oklahoma test, Hivemind coordinated a V-BAT drone and several Destinus Hornet UAVs without direct human control of each aircraft. The V-BAT acted as an airborne communications relay, maintaining a resilient mesh link between the ground station and the Hornets. Meanwhile, the AI managed formation flight, redistributed tasks, and adapted the mission in real time after receiving new instructions in the air. The key point is not simply that several drones flew together. It is that different platforms, built for different roles and using different communications architectures, were coordinated by one autonomous system. V-BAT provided persistence and connectivity. The faster Hornets added a potential strike element. This is the direction military drone operations are moving: one operator setting mission objectives while AI coordinates an entire mixed group of reconnaissance, relay, and strike platforms. The future swarm may not consist of identical drones. It may be a team of specialized aircraft sharing one digital commander. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🚀 UKRAINIAN ARMOR AND MBDA PARTNER ON DEEP STRIKE AND COUNTER-DRONE SYSTEMS European missile manufacturer MBDA and Ukrainian defense company Ukrainian Armor have signed a memorandum on strategic cooperation in Berlin. The first priorities are deep-strike weapons and counter-UAS systems — two capabilities that have become critical in the war against Russia. MBDA brings extensive experience in advanced missile systems, including Taurus KEPD 350, Storm Shadow/SCALP, CAMM, Meteor, and Akeron. Ukrainian Armor contributes frontline-driven expertise in armored vehicles, mortars, ammunition, artillery shells, and unmanned ground and aerial systems. The partnership may include technology exchange, joint production programs, new defense solutions, and potentially the creation of joint ventures. The significance goes beyond one agreement. European missile expertise is increasingly being combined with Ukraine’s combat experience, rapid development cycles, and understanding of modern high-intensity warfare. Ukraine is no longer only receiving European weapons. It is becoming a partner in developing and producing Europe’s next generation of defense systems. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

💥 THE MK 19 TURNS 40MM GRENADES INTO SUSTAINED FIREPOWER The Mk 19 Mod 3 is one of the most powerful crew-served support weapons in modern military service. Instead of conventional bullets, it fires belt-fed 40mm high-explosive grenades, allowing crews to engage infantry, light vehicles, firing positions, and field fortifications at ranges beyond one kilometer. Its key advantage is volume of fire. The weapon can deliver repeated explosive effects across a target area, making it especially valuable for convoy protection, defensive positions, and fire support from armored vehicles. Reported rates of fire include: ▪️ cyclic rate: 325–375 rounds per minute ▪️ practical rate: around 40–60 rounds per minute The Mk 19 is heavy, ammunition-intensive, and difficult to move without a vehicle or prepared position. But when properly deployed, it gives a small crew firepower closer to a light automatic cannon than a conventional machine gun. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

Voici la traduction exacte de ton texte, formatée et prête à être publiée sur X avec les mentions correspondantes : Le chasseur de souveraineté numérique 🇬🇷🇫🇷 Une coopération franco-grecque. Une réflexion pour la recherche et la coopération avec les entreprises grecques. Un « rebelle numérique » des airs, conçu exclusivement pour les besoins de la mer Égée et de la Méditerranée orientale, selon une philosophie de bas coût, propulsé par le « cerveau » de l'industrie de défense grecque. 🔹1. Hardware & Structure** (@MetlenSA / @HAIcorp / @SafranEngines) Cellule : Aérodynamique Mirage (aile Delta) avec des plans canards actifs redessinés pour une agilité absolue en combat tournoyant (Dogfight). Matériaux : Alliages légers d'aluminium-lithium, titane (Metlen) et fibres de carbone locales pour réduire le poids et la signature radar (RCS). Moteur :1 × Snecma M88-3 amélioré (22 000 lbf). Capacité de Supercruise (Mach 1.1 sans postcombustion) et réponse instantanée de la manette lors de manœuvres extrêmes. Doctrine de Dispersion : Train d'atterrissage renforcé (heavy-impact) déplacé vers les ailes. Décollage/atterrissage sur des pistes de fortune dans les îles (600 m) avec protection FOD contre les débris. • 2. Capteurs & Logiciel National** (@TheonSensors / @MiltechH / @scytalys) Radar : Thales RBE2-Hellas AESA (Matériel évolutif & Éléments GaN : Plus petit en taille en raison du fuselage (700-750 éléments), mais doté de la technologie au Nitrure de Gallium (GaN) pour une puissance accrue sans surchauffe et une portée de détection des drones étendue.) avec code IA grec pour une immunité numérique totale contre le brouillage (Frequency Hopping). Visée de Casque : THEON AETOS – Casque numérique avec suivi de tête (head-tracking) pour le verrouillage de cibles hors axe (off-boresight) d'un simple regard du pilote. Capteur Passif de Nez : MILTECH IERAX (IRST/FLIR) – Détection thermique et identification visuelle de chasseurs/drones en régime de silence radio total (radar éteint). Réseautage & MUM-T : SCYTALYS ΔΙΚΤΥΟ – Liaison de données cryptée en temps réel avec les frégates Belharra, les F-16 Viper, les F-35 et protocole de contrôle de drones équipiers (Loyal Wingman). Copilote Virtuel : Logiciel IA grec pour la hiérarchisation automatique des menaces en environnement de saturation et maintenance prédictive (Predictive Maintenance). • 3. Guerre Électronique (Système « ARIS ») Cognitive EW : L'IA intégrée reconnaît les fréquences ennemies inconnues en temps réel et génère instantanément des algorithmes de brouillage. Brouillage DRFM : Altération numérique du signal pour créer des cibles fantômes (ghost targets) sur les radars ennemis. Anti-Drone Shield : Émission dirigée pour la neutralisation électronique de essaims d'UAV (brouillage GPS/Contrôle). 🔹4. Charge utile & Systèmes d'Armes Points d'Emport : 10 hardpoints. Carburant Interne : Augmenté de 35-40% (grâce à la libération de l'espace dans le fuselage), permettant de longues patrouilles sans réservoirs externes – prêt pour encaisser 9G dès la première seconde. Arsenal : Intégration complète des missiles Meteor (BVR), MICA NG (EM/IR), SCALP EG et Exocet AM39. 🔹5. Données Économiques Coût d'Achat (Flyaway) : 75 – 85 millions de dollars par unité (une grande partie de l'investissement retourne à l'économie grecque). Coût de l'Heure de Vol : 6 000 – 7 500 dollars (au niveau du Gripen, grâce au monomoteur, à la chaîne d'approvisionnement locale et à la maintenance par IA). Temps de Reconditionnement (Push-back) dans les Îles : Moins de 12 minutes pour le réarmement par une équipe de 5-6 personnes en conditions de dispersion. #MirageNGHellas #HellenicAirForce #Metlen #EAB #TheonSensors #MiltechHellenic #Scytalys #Safran #Thales #Dassault #Aerospace #DefTech #GreekDiscovery

Το Μαχητικό Ψηφιακής Κυριαρχίας 🇬🇷🇫🇷 Ελληνογαλλικής συνεργασίας. Μια σκέψη για έρευνα και συνεργασία με τις ελληνικές εταιρείες. Ένας ψηφιακός «αντάρτης» των αιθέρων, σχεδιασμένος αποκλειστικά για τις ανάγκες του Αιγαίου και της Αν. Μεσογείου, με τη φιλοσοφία χαμηλού κόστους με το «μυαλό» της ελληνικής αμυντικής βιομηχανίας. 🔹 1. Hardware & Δομή (@MetlenSA / @HAIcorp / @SafranEngines) Σκάφος: Αεροδυναμική Mirage (Delta-wing) με επανασχεδιασμένα ενεργά canards για απόλυτη ευελιξία στο Dogfight. Υλικά: Ελαφρά κράματα αλουμινίου-λιθίου, τιτάνιο (Metlen) και εγχώρια ανθρακονήματα για μείωση βάρους και ίχνους ραντάρ (RCS). Κινητήρας: 1 × Snecma M88-3 αναβαθμισμένος (22.000 lbf). Ικανότητα Supercruise (Mach 1.1 χωρίς μετάκαυση) και ακαριαία απόκριση μανέτας σε ακραίους ελιγμούς. Δόγμα Διασποράς: Ενισχυμένο σύστημα προσγείωσης (heavy-impact) μετατοπισμένο στις πτέρυγες. Απογείωση/προσγείωση σε πρόχειρους διαδρόμους νησιών (600μ) με προστασία FOD από πέτρες. 🔹 2. Αισθητήρες & Εγχώριο Software (@Theon/ @MiltechH/ @scytalys) Ραντάρ: Thales RBE2-Hellas AESA (τεχνολογία GaN) με ελληνικό AI κώδικα για απόλυτη ανοσία σε παρεμβολές (Frequency Hopping). Στοχοποίηση επί Κράνους: THEON AETOS – Ψηφιακό κράνος με head-tracking για εγκλωβισμό στόχων off-boresight απλώς με το βλέμμα του πιλότου. Παθητικός Αισθητήρας Μύτης: MILTECH ΙΕΡΑΞ (IRST/FLIR) – Θερμικός εντοπισμός και οπτική αναγνώριση μαχητικών/drones σε καθεστώς απόλυτης ραδιοσιωπής (κλειστό ραντάρ). Δικτύωση & MUM-T: SCYTALYS ΔΙΚΤΥΟ – Κρυπτογραφημένη ζεύξη δεδομένων σε πραγματικό χρόνο με Belharra, Viper, F-35 και πρωτόκολλο ελέγχου φίλιων drones (Loyal Wingman). Ψηφιακός Συγκυβερνήτης: Ελληνικό λογισμικό AI για αυτόματη ιεράρχηση απειλών σε περιβάλλον κορεσμού και Προγνωστική Συντήρηση (Predictive Maintenance). 🔹 3. Ηλεκτρονικός Πόλεμος (Σύστημα «ΑΡΗΣ») Cognitive EW: Το ενσωματωμένο AI αναγνωρίζει άγνωστες εχθρικές συχνότητες σε πραγματικό χρόνο και δημιουργεί επιτόπου αλγόριθμους παρεμβολής. DRFM Jamming: Ψηφιακή παραποίηση σήματος για δημιουργία ψευδών ειδώλων (ghost targets) στα εχθρικά ραντάρ. Anti-Drone Shield: Κατευθυνόμενη εκπομπή για την ηλεκτρονική εξουδετέρωση σμηνών UAVs (GPS/Control Jamming). 🔹 4. Φορτίο & Οπλικά Συστήματα Σταθμοί Ανάρτησης: 10 hardpoints. Εσωτερικό Καύσιμο: Αυξημένο κατά 35-40% (λόγω ελεύθερης ατράκτου), επιτρέποντας μεγάλες περιπολίες χωρίς εξωτερικές δεξαμενές – έτοιμο για 9G από το πρώτο δευτερόλεπτο. Οπλοστάσιο: Πλήρης ενσωμάτωση με Meteor (BVR), MICA NG (EM/IR), SCALP EG και Exocet AM39. 🔹 5. Οικονομικά Δεδομένα Κόστος Αγοράς (Flyaway): $75 – $85 εκατομμύρια ανά μονάδα (μεγάλο μέρος των χρημάτων επιστρέφει στην ελληνική οικονομία). Κόστος Ώρας Πτήσης: $6.000 – $7.500 (στα επίπεδα του Gripen, λόγω του ενός κινητήρα, της εγχώριας εφοδιαστικής αλυσίδας και του AI maintenance). Χρόνος Push-back στα Νησιά: Κάτω από 12 λεπτά για επανεξοπλισμό από 5-6 άτομα σε συνθήκες διασποράς. #MirageNGHellas #HellenicAirForce #Metlen #EAB #TheonSensors #MiltechHellenic #Scytalys #Safran #Thales #Dassault #Aerospace #DefTech #GreekDiscovery

No argument there. There's likely a sweet spot for MilTech in "free market versus command economy" terms, and relative peace and prosperity for decades has enabled regulatory capture which means we're well off the sweet spot.

From your dogmatic quotes of "Khaki Bubble of Blimps & Arms Industry"? Put up your arguments on the LACK OF THREATS & that this is nothing but an arms industry, MilTech conspiracy Or FO We are constantly attacked Have been for 10 years Multiple ways As have our friends

🇺🇦🇺🇸Supernatural encounter or just really good luck- i can't be certain the odds i'd randomly run into @gamache_jim , head of miltech company Defendica. Today in downtown Lviv, I crashed his casual business meeting with one of his partners Mikhailo and their admin chief Veronika. Jim splits his time in my region in the states and Ukraine, and he's how I know about foreign fighter Tennessee, and from there, the 312 Swedish Volunteers of Ukraine, and the fractals of our security community continue to unfold in real time... Defendica has patents on weapons systems that no American nor NATO nation possesses ---- it can ONLY be found in Ukraine... However, since i last ran into Jim in Naples this past Spring, an American defense company is seeking to partner with Jim's Ukrainian based drone company to scale up the production of one of his team's many very deadly inventions: a drone system that can detonate a shell at a controlled speed in the air -- before it makes contact with the ground. This gives the explosion a broader radius, inflicting greater losses on the enemy...meaning not just one, but many targets are eliminated by the far-reaching shrapnel. By eliminating multiple targets at once, Defendica makes russians good again, almost every day. (but the invaders don't have to face this fate if they simply chose to go back to russia..) And once a few tests are complete and this big American deal goes thru, Jim's team can scale up production, and more "outlets" on Ukraine's front (military units) can take advantage of this tech to increase frequency. Pictured below is the emblem of one of Jim's partners who is serving on the Donbas front - Pavlo - who is using his military service to the defense company's advantage. Also pictured, is a certain kind of an "Angel" of Justice, as if you look closely, it serves as a critical component of the drone that releases the shell in thin air. Not the typical country club conversation you might find back in the states, but maybe that's what we need more of........ ...I wish the Defendica team immense success!!!! 😇🫡 -AZ #ukraine

🔫 SCI-FI AESTHETICS MEET A REAL RIFLE PLATFORM This Lantac Raven build takes clear inspiration from The Tomorrow War, combining a futuristic appearance with a functional modern rifle configuration. The result stands out for its clean layout, smooth reload sequence, and distinctive sound when engaging steel targets. It is not a new weapon system or military breakthrough. But it is a good example of how film-inspired design, aftermarket engineering, and practical shooting culture increasingly overlap. Sometimes science fiction does not predict the future. It simply gives gunsmiths a new design brief. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🛡️ NATO ALLIES PREPARE TO DEFEND THE SUWALKI CORRIDOR Lithuanian, Polish, and French troops will conduct the international Gallant Boar 2026 exercise from June 16 to 26 near the strategically critical Suwalki Corridor. Soldiers from Lithuania’s Grand Duke Butigeidis Dragoon Battalion will train with allied forces to conduct joint operations, synchronize command structures, and improve readiness for the rapid defense of the region. The Suwalki Corridor is a narrow land link connecting Poland with Lithuania and the rest of the Baltic states. It lies between Russia’s Kaliningrad region and Belarus, making it one of NATO’s most vulnerable and strategically important areas. The exercise reflects a clear priority for the Alliance: allied units must be able to deploy, coordinate, and fight together from the first hours of a potential crisis. Residents should expect intensive military traffic along the Klaipėda–Kryžkalnis–Kazlų Rūda–Marijampolė–Suwałki route from the morning of June 13. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

yeah, i think Feds over-reacted or just being extra cautious. US has a lot of technology blocked to foreigners (i.e. encryption software, semiconductors, miltech). This is first time such technology is public use. But i think we will see something close to this in 2027 from China.

Only in part. The rest is covered from taxes, crowdsourcing, and venture investors in miltech. Ukraine is the only country with an expertise of modern war, and Ukrainian specialists consult military from the EU and USA, so the money is invested in Europe's defense at the end.

Людина з досвідом в іt зможе змінити мову і напрям роботи. Зараз у нас miltech зростає.

🛡️ UKRAINE INTERCEPTED OR SUPPRESSED 88% OF AIR TARGETS IN MAY Russia continues to increase the scale of attacks on Ukrainian cities with drones, guided bombs, and missiles — while constantly modifying its weapons and expanding production. Despite this pressure, Ukraine’s air defense reportedly intercepted or electronically suppressed 88% of incoming aerial targets in May. Ukrainian specialists continuously study captured Russian weapons and track changes in guidance, electronics, and warhead design. This allows air-defense and electronic-warfare units to adapt more quickly to new threats. Researchers say Russia still depends heavily on foreign and dual-use electronics. A single Kh-101 cruise missile may contain up to 160 foreign components, while a Shahed-type drone can carry at least 50 imported microelectronic parts. At the same time, Russia has reportedly expanded production to: ▪️ 40–50 Kh-101 missiles per month ▪️ 60–70 Iskander missiles per month ▪️ continuous large-scale production of attack drones Russia is increasingly prioritizing quantity over accuracy and continues using these weapons against civilian infrastructure and residential areas. In May alone, Ukraine’s Defense Forces reportedly destroyed or suppressed more than 59,000 aerial targets and repelled 25 combined missile and aviation attacks. The air war is becoming a contest of production, adaptation, intelligence, and electronic warfare — and Ukraine’s ability to study every new Russian modification remains a critical part of its defense. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🌊 UKRAINE SHOWCASES THE FUTURE OF NAVAL DRONE WARFARE The DIH Naval Forge conference brought together the Armed Forces of Ukraine, defense companies, technology developers, and international partners to discuss the future of maritime security and unmanned systems. The second day moved from discussion to demonstration. Twenty Ukrainian companies presented their naval drone platforms directly on the water, showing solutions for reconnaissance, surveillance, special missions, logistics, and integration into modern combat operations. The practical format allowed military users and developers to discuss improvements based on real battlefield requirements. Ukraine’s experience in the Black Sea has already shown that naval power is no longer defined only by large warships. It is increasingly shaped by unmanned platforms, fast adaptation, distributed production, and direct feedback from combat units. Naval Forge demonstrated that Ukraine is not only using maritime drones effectively. It is building an entire ecosystem around them. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first

🛡️ SKYFALL AND AIRBUS JOIN FORCES ON NEXT-GENERATION AIR DEFENSE Ukrainian defense company SkyFall and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a strategic partnership agreement at the ILA Berlin Air Show. A key focus will be integrating Ukraine’s P1-SUN interceptor drones with the Airbus Air C2 airspace command-and-control system. According to SkyFall, P1-SUN interceptors have already destroyed around 10,000 Russian drones of various types. The partnership combines two very different strengths: Airbus brings experience in integrated air and missile defense, command systems, and large-scale European programs. SkyFall brings fast development cycles, combat-tested technology, and direct experience fighting mass Russian drone attacks. The goal is to build a new multi-layered air-defense architecture capable of responding to both drones and missiles — while integrating Ukrainian battlefield innovation into Europe’s wider defense ecosystem. The alliance also supports the European Sky Shield Initiative. Ukraine is no longer simply receiving Western air-defense technology. Its combat-proven systems are now becoming part of Europe’s future air-defense network. Follow @MilitarUa_ to see the latest MilTech updates first