Taras Safronov

Taras Safronov

Editor of Militarny
Author's publications
Hegseth’s Group Reprimanded Near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

Hegseth’s Group Reprimanded Near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

A U.S. Army soldier standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded a group led by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during Veterans...
November 12, 2026
22:24
Pulled Toward Drone by Brother-in-Arms: StarGate Evacuates Sixth Wounded Soldier from Front Lines

Pulled Toward Drone by Brother-in-Arms: StarGate Evacuates Sixth Wounded Soldier from Front Lines

The StarGate evacuation drone has successfully rescued the sixth wounded soldier from the front lines. SkyFall, the company that developed this ...
November 12, 2026
20:55
Italy Plans to Spend Additional €7.3 Billion on F-35 Fighter Jets

Italy Plans to Spend Additional €7.3 Billion on F-35 Fighter Jets

The Italian government has proposed that parliament approve additional funding of €7.28 billion for F-35 fighter jets. According to the newspape...
November 12, 2026
18:27
Moscow Proposed to Sign Non-Aggression Pacts With NATO Countries

Moscow Proposed to Sign Non-Aggression Pacts With NATO Countries

Russia has proposed concluding bilateral mutual non-aggression agreements with individual NATO countries. This was announced at a collective sec...
November 12, 2026
17:33
Czech Republic Investigates Case Involving 97,000 Rounds of Ammunition Not Delivered to Ukraine

Czech Republic Investigates Case Involving 97,000 Rounds of Ammunition Not Delivered to Ukraine

An investigation is underway in the Czech Republic into the failure to deliver ammunition to the Ukrainian army. The case involves a contract for t...
November 12, 2026
16:57
Iran Can Produce Up to 50 Ballistic Missiles a Month Despite U.S. Strikes — Bloomberg

Iran Can Produce Up to 50 Ballistic Missiles a Month Despite U.S. Strikes — Bloomberg

Despite U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran has retained at least 1,700 missiles and continues to rebuild its arsenal. Bloomberg reported this, citin...
November 11, 2026
22:09
Fire Rages at Omsk Oil Refinery as Attack Enters Seventh Hour

Fire Rages at Omsk Oil Refinery as Attack Enters Seventh Hour

The Omsk Oil Refinery, Russia’s largest oil refinery, has been under attack by Ukrainian strike drones for several hours. Analysts at Exilenova+...
November 11, 2026
21:01
Ukraine Strikes Russian Kalibr-Capable Warship Naro-Fominsk in the Gulf of Finland

Ukraine Strikes Russian Kalibr-Capable Warship Naro-Fominsk in the Gulf of Finland

Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU), together with other Defense Forces units, struck the Russian Buyan-M-class missile ship Naro-Fominsk. The Secu...
November 11, 2026
19:52
China Reveals Design of GJ-11 Stealth UAV With Two Internal Weapons Bays

China Reveals Design of GJ-11 Stealth UAV With Two Internal Weapons Bays

China has revealed details of its new GJ-11 jet-powered strike UAV, designed to penetrate enemy airspace undetected. China Central Television’s ...
November 11, 2026
17:56
Two Ukrainian Companies Win NATO Tenders for the First Time

Two Ukrainian Companies Win NATO Tenders for the First Time

Two Ukrainian defense companies have participated in NATO tenders and been selected as winners. Alyona Getmanchuk, head of the Mission of Ukrain...
November 11, 2026
15:58
Ukraine’s Strike on Saratov Oil Refinery Damaged Processing Units and Tanks

Ukraine’s Strike on Saratov Oil Refinery Damaged Processing Units and Tanks

On the night of November 7, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia. According to available informa...
November 10, 2026
22:55
Exchanging MiG-29s for Technology: Poland Confirms Agreement with Ukraine

Exchanging MiG-29s for Technology: Poland Confirms Agreement with Ukraine

Polish Deputy Minister of Defense Cezary Tomczyk announced that Ukraine has agreed to provide Poland with technology to combat drones. MiG-29s in e...
November 10, 2026
19:22
South Korea Plans $100 Million in Aid for Ukraine Despite Diplomatic Row

South Korea Plans $100 Million in Aid for Ukraine Despite Diplomatic Row

The Republic of Korea’s government has requested that $100 million in aid for Ukraine be included in next year's budget, despite the unresolved dip...
November 10, 2026
18:02
One Shot, Two Shahed Drones Down: 38th Brigade Interceptor Takes Out Both Drones At Once

One Shot, Two Shahed Drones Down: 38th Brigade Interceptor Takes Out Both Drones At Once

On the Donetsk front, a Ukrainian interceptor drone shot down two Russian Shahed strike drones at once. The Come Back Alive Foundation reported ...
November 10, 2026
09:00
Ukraine Develops Strilets Core Weather Station for Sniper Operations and Countering FPV Drones

Ukraine Develops Strilets Core Weather Station for Sniper Operations and Countering FPV Drones

The Ukrainian team Strilets is developing a meteorological station with a built-in ballistic calculator and is also preparing a ballistic core for ...
November 9, 2026
22:58
Northern Europe to Form Naval Alliance to Deter Russia

Northern Europe to Form Naval Alliance to Deter Russia

Representatives from ten Northern European countries that are part of the Joint Expeditionary Force will sign a naval partnership agreement. Thi...
November 9, 2026
22:32
U.S. Military Tests FD-1 Interceptor Drones in Poland

U.S. Military Tests FD-1 Interceptor Drones in Poland

The U.S. Army conducted tests of FD-1 FPV interceptor drones at the Ustka training range in northern Poland. The exercises took place from Novem...
November 9, 2026
20:07
Syria Moves Towards Joining Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Syria Moves Towards Joining Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Syria has moved closer to joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan in August. The Associated Pre...
November 9, 2026
19:10
Denmark to Install Radar System on Bridge Spanning Strait Between Baltic and North Seas

Denmark to Install Radar System on Bridge Spanning Strait Between Baltic and North Seas

Denmark will install a radar system on the bridge across the Great Belt to detect drones. The company Sund & Bælt was selected to develop a ...
November 6, 2026
22:55
Finland Tested Patria’s Multi-Domain Drone Control System

Finland Tested Patria’s Multi-Domain Drone Control System

Patria has implemented a multi-domain unmanned platform control system for the Finnish Defense Forces. The company reported that the mission con...
November 6, 2026
22:09
USA Prepares Upgrade to the Sentinel Intercontinental Nuclear Missile: New Mk21A Warhead Tested

USA Prepares Upgrade to the Sentinel Intercontinental Nuclear Missile: New Mk21A Warhead Tested

The U.S. conducted a successful flight test of a prototype Mk21A warhead for an intercontinental nuclear missile. The test was conducted by Lock...
November 6, 2026
21:20
Czech CSG to Modernize Seven Ammunition Manufacturing Facilities in USA

Czech CSG to Modernize Seven Ammunition Manufacturing Facilities in USA

The Czech Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a framework contract with the U.S. Army to modernize ammunition manufacturing facilities CSG repor...
November 6, 2026
19:31
USA Resumes Military Presence in Estonia After Summer of Uncertainty

USA Resumes Military Presence in Estonia After Summer of Uncertainty

A new rotation of U.S. service members has arrived in Estonia following a summer hiatus. This was reported by the Estonian Ministry of Defence. ...
November 6, 2026
18:48
Operation Cheburechna: How Defense Intelligence Special Forces Foiled Russian Offensive in Sumy Region

Operation Cheburechna: How Defense Intelligence Special Forces Foiled Russian Offensive in Sumy Region

A unit of Group 10 of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine’s (DIU) Department of Active Operations carried out a large-scale operation codenamed Che...
November 5, 2026
22:47
U.S. CH-53K Evacuated Rescue MH-60S from Altitude of 3,050 Meters

U.S. CH-53K Evacuated Rescue MH-60S from Altitude of 3,050 Meters

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter evacuated a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The MH-60S made an emergency landing on a m...
November 5, 2026
21:38
EU Provided Ukraine With Additional €660 Million for Defense Under Ukraine Support Loan

EU Provided Ukraine With Additional €660 Million for Defense Under Ukraine Support Loan

Ukraine has received another €4.36 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan program. This was announced by Prime Minister ...
November 5, 2026
18:59
Russia to Supply Iran With 90 Launchers for Kh-39 LMUR Missiles

Russia to Supply Iran With 90 Launchers for Kh-39 LMUR Missiles

Russia has agreed to supply Iran with 90 launchers for Kh-39 LMUR guided missiles, which Russian forces use against Ukraine. The Financial Times...
November 5, 2026
17:58
NASA Unveils Experimental X-70 Fractal Aircraft

NASA Unveils Experimental X-70 Fractal Aircraft

NASA has unveiled the experimental X-70 Fractal aircraft to advance aeronautical research. The agency reported that the crewed X-70 aircraft is ...
November 5, 2026
16:01
Ukraine Develops Grim LTE Modem to Help Control Drones Without Starlinks

Ukraine Develops Grim LTE Modem to Help Control Drones Without Starlinks

Ukrainian company Militech Group has developed the Grim LTE modem to help control drones when access to Starlink is restricted. The company told...
November 4, 2026
23:01
Ratel Robotics Develops Seven UAV Models — From Strike Drones to Interceptors

Ratel Robotics Develops Seven UAV Models — From Strike Drones to Interceptors

Ukrainian unmanned systems manufacturer Ratel Robotics has developed a range of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company said it is expanding its p...
November 4, 2026
20:56
Second Autonomous Marauder Vessel Launched as U.S. Company Plans Annual Production of 20

Second Autonomous Marauder Vessel Launched as U.S. Company Plans Annual Production of 20

U.S. company Saronic has launched its second autonomous Marauder vessel, designed to support maritime logistics. The company announced that this...
November 4, 2026
18:30
Bayraktar TB2 Tests Launch of 16 FPV Drones

Bayraktar TB2 Tests Launch of 16 FPV Drones

Baykar has tested the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle equipped to launch 16 FPV drones and serve as an airborne communications relay. The ...
November 4, 2026
16:49
Germany to Develop Medical Train for Military and Civilian Use

Germany to Develop Medical Train for Military and Civilian Use

Siemens Mobility and Lufthansa Technik Defense will develop a medical evacuation train for military use and emergencies. Lufthansa Technik said ...
November 4, 2026
12:07
LOCUST Combat Lasers Deployed to Secure Trump’s Residence

LOCUST Combat Lasers Deployed to Secure Trump’s Residence

A LOCUST combat laser has been deployed around the U.S. president’s residence in Florida to counter drones. The laser system can be seen in two ...
November 3, 2026
22:42
Chinese Company Sells Optical Fiber for Drones Up to 100 km Long in Russia

Chinese Company Sells Optical Fiber for Drones Up to 100 km Long in Russia

The Chinese company Jiangxi Guangbo Optoelectronic Technology sells fiber-optic reels for drones up to 100 kilometers long on the Russian market. ...
November 3, 2026
20:10
Vyriy Industries Established Mass Production of the Blyskavka UAV and Withdrew from the Project

Vyriy Industries Established Mass Production of the Blyskavka UAV and Withdrew from the Project

Vyriy Industries helped establish mass production of the Blyskavka strike drone and lay the groundwork for further scaling of the project. After...
November 3, 2026
17:57
US Army Tests Drone Powered by a 3D-Printed Engine

US Army Tests Drone Powered by a 3D-Printed Engine

The US Army has tested a drone powered by a hybrid propulsion system manufactured using 3D printing. The engine runs on heavy fuel and was devel...
November 3, 2026
09:29
Russians Dropped Bombs on Humanitarian Aid Distribution Point in Komyshuvakha — 26 Reported Dead

Russians Dropped Bombs on Humanitarian Aid Distribution Point in Komyshuvakha — 26 Reported Dead

Russian troops carried out an airstrike on the village of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, hitting a school where humanitarian aid was bein...
November 2, 2026
22:59
Anti-MESH Dome Deployed in Kyiv to Disrupt Shahed Communications — Flash

Anti-MESH Dome Deployed in Kyiv to Disrupt Shahed Communications — Flash

A large-scale electronic warfare system has been deployed in Kyiv to defend against remotely controlled Shahed drones. This was reported by radi...
November 2, 2026
22:21
Russia Pitches Pantsir-S1 for Azerbaijan, Building Case for New Arms Deal

Russia Pitches Pantsir-S1 for Azerbaijan, Building Case for New Arms Deal

Russia hopes to reach an agreement with Azerbaijan on the supply of Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems. This was stated by the dir...
November 2, 2026
20:44
Payload Capacity of Up to 3.6 Metric Tons: Production of the Lifter Drone Is Being Scaled Up in the USA

Payload Capacity of Up to 3.6 Metric Tons: Production of the Lifter Drone Is Being Scaled Up in the USA

Oshkosh Defense and Grid Aero will jointly scale up production of the Lifter logistics drones. To this end, they announced a strategic partnersh...
November 2, 2026
18:38
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Equipped with Nets and Tires to Counter Ukrainian Attacks

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Equipped with Nets and Tires to Counter Ukrainian Attacks

Russian shadow fleet tankers have started equipping themselves with protective nets, metal structures, and tires to guard against drone attacks. ...
November 2, 2026
17:54
U.S. State Department Approved Sale of 500 Missiles to Ukraine for Patriot Air Defense System

U.S. State Department Approved Sale of 500 Missiles to Ukraine for Patriot Air Defense System

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 500 PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for the Patriot air defense systems. The U.S. State Department ...
October 30, 2026
23:06
USA Threatens Germany With Review of Intelligence Cooperation Following Arrest of Former Intelligence Chief

USA Threatens Germany With Review of Intelligence Cooperation Following Arrest of Former Intelligence Chief

U.S. intelligence agencies warned Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) that they might reconsider intelligence cooperation following the ar...
October 30, 2026
22:13
HORNET Drones of 3rd Assault Brigade Destroyed Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Luhansk Region

HORNET Drones of 3rd Assault Brigade Destroyed Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Luhansk Region

HORNET strike drones destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter dozens of kilometers from the front line, in the Luhansk region. The successful combat ...
October 30, 2026
22:02
Ukrspecsystems Developed a Lower-Cost RAM-2X — Black Betty. Prytula Foundation Already Delivered 45 of Them

Ukrspecsystems Developed a Lower-Cost RAM-2X — Black Betty. Prytula Foundation Already Delivered 45 of Them

Serhiy Prytula’s Foundation has, for the first time, delivered 45 Black Betty loitering munitions — a new, cost-effective variant of the RAM-2X — t...
October 30, 2026
20:47
French Aircraft Detected Russian Maritime Drones Early, but Could Not Prevent Ship From Sinking

French Aircraft Detected Russian Maritime Drones Early, but Could Not Prevent Ship From Sinking

In the Black Sea, a French maritime patrol aircraft detected three Russian maritime drones in advance, but this did not help save the ship. The ...
October 30, 2026
18:29
Not Enough Money: Russia Plans to Postpone Pay for Troops Not Involved in Combat Operations

Not Enough Money: Russia Plans to Postpone Pay for Troops Not Involved in Combat Operations

The Russian Defense Ministry plans to postpone December pay for troops not participating in the war against Ukraine until January. If the draft ...
October 30, 2026
18:05