Brave1
Coverage of Brave1 in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine’s robot army advancing on the war’s front lines
The Ukrainian military is increasingly using ground robots to replace dangerous frontline tasks. President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the deployment of at least 50,000 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) by 2026, citing their potential to save soldiers' lives. Ihor Shmyryov, head of the UGV department at Brave1, anticipates significant progress in this initiative.
- Ukrainian operators say troops don't need a bunch of different war robots. They need more services.
Ukrainian ground robot operators emphasize the need for comprehensive services like training, maintenance, and communication support over new UGV models. Despite 300 companies producing 550 UGV types, unit commanders highlight that most require modifications for combat readiness, urging focus on standardization and iterative improvements.
- Ukrainian Drones Now Autonomously Down Shaheds
Ukraine is deploying new autonomous interceptor drones developed with Brave1 to target Russian Shahed attack drones. The technology has undergone combat testing in the Kharkiv region and automates most of the interception process.
- Ukraine declares its first homegrown guided aerial bomb combat-ready
Ukraine has successfully developed and declared its first homegrown guided aerial bomb combat-ready, featuring a 250-kilogram warhead capable of striking targets dozens of kilometers away. Developed by DG Industry in 17 months with support from the state-backed defense innovation cluster Brave1, the weapon offers a low-cost alternative to Western missiles while reducing reliance on foreign military aid.