Brave1
Coverage of Brave1 in the Nexus archive.
- Ukrainian troops are buying war robots from their digital marketplace in record numbers
Ukrainian soldiers are buying ground robots in record numbers through a digital marketplace called Brave1 Market, which allows access to military technology like drones and robots. In July alone, they purchased over 640 units of uncrewed ground vehicles, representing a 680% increase over the 2025 monthly average. This trend reflects Ukraine's strategy to integrate robotic systems into combat operations for high-risk tasks such as logistics and casualty evacuation.
- Ukraine, NATO launch new funding program to counter Russian drones
Ukraine and NATO have launched a new funding program aimed at countering Russian drones. Brave1 has identified five key areas of interest, including active protection systems against FPVS, affordable counter-shaded systems, electromagnetic support for signals intelligence, electromagnetic attack technology against FPVs, and high-altitude platforms.
- 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.