March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 2 min reading Ecosystem, State TFUA and IRON call for scrapping tax breaks on imported components available from Ukrainian manufacturers The proposal covers, among other items, thermal imaging cameras, electric motors, propellers, batteries, video transmitters etc.
January 25, 2026January 24, 2026 5 min reading Events Top February events in defence tech: summits, bootcamps, and grant program presentations Key summits, conferences, and support programs for the defence industry and defence tech ecosystem
December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 3 min reading Ecosystem How localised is Ukraine’s defence tech: A study by the IRON cluster and the Snake Island Institute Some categories of components are already localised by 85% or more, while for complex components the supply remains minimal
August 9, 2025December 7, 2025 5 min reading Insights 7 defence innovations showcased live for the first time at IRON DEMO 2025 Field debut of new tech from Roboneers, Dwarf Engineering, Besomar, KRAY, and other defence developers
July 31, 2025December 7, 2025 3 min reading Events Тop 5 defence tech events in August: IRON DEMO 2025, “Land of Engineers”, DALO Industry Days and more Main events of the month: what, where, when, and how to join
July 23, 2025December 7, 2025 1 min reading Ecosystem, Events IRON DEMO 2025: exhibition, panel discussions, startup pitching, workshops, and live demo of aerial and ground systems Defender Media readers can use a 10% discount with promo code DFNDR10
July 8, 2025December 11, 2025 1 min reading Ecosystem, State Lviv City Council and IRON Cluster to award grants of up to UAH 300,000 for defence innovation The application deadline for individuals and early-stage startups is 20 July
June 21, 2025December 11, 2025 10 min reading Insights 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
