Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
The war in Ukraine is changing military doctrines, where drones are becoming the primary means of attack. Ukraine is actively using mid-strikes and deep strikes to target enemy logistics and strategic facilities.
The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.
Europe has begun to realize that it needs effective and cheap weapons, which cannot be produced under conditions of high bureaucratic pressure.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
The National Police detained a group of IT developers of a fake Reserve+ application with forged data of conscripts. The number of users of the illegal application exceeds 4,000 people.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Demands for a criminal investigation arise due to anomalous election results for the NABU Public Control Council. Analysis revealed mass ballot repetitions and a suspicious concentration of votes.
Iryna Terekh called EU bureaucracy an obstacle for Ukrainian technologies. The Flamingo missile passed certification in Ukraine in just five weeks.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
The Taliban movement has introduced a ban on smartphones for civil servants in Afghanistan. For violations, devices will be destroyed, and owners will be punished according to Sharia law.
EU leaders will discuss new tariffs to curb Chinese exports. Brussels aims to protect industry from economic pressure and dependency.
Over the past 24 hours, the Defense Forces liquidated 1,370 occupiers and 71 artillery systems. Total personnel losses of the Russian army have reached 1,388,050.
Apple will release the iPhone Air 2 with dual cameras and a better battery in 2027. The company will change its smartphone release schedule to compete with Samsung.
The U. S. has named the eight people killed in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base. The victims include four active-duty service members, one reservist, and three civilian specialists.
SharksCode has joined the AI Committee of the IT Ukraine Association.
The NATO summit will focus on the supply of Patriot missiles and military equipment. Rutte confirmed the West's readiness to ensure the financing of Ukraine's defense.
Aston Martin is recalling seven Valkyrie hypercars due to a brake cylinder defect. The malfunction poses a risk of overheating and fire during track drifting.
The US administration is asking Europe to fill defense gaps due to the withdrawal of American assets from NATO. The reductions will affect aviation, the navy, and drones.
The DART missile is launched from balloons and carries a warhead of up to 10 kg. The system disables navigation during flight to protect against enemy electronic warfare (EW) measures.
In the "Drevlianskyi" Nature Reserve in the Zhytomyr region, a fire covering 25 hectares was liquidated following Russian attacks. The blaze was fought for four days using specialized equipment and UAVs.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
The FP-7. x missile has passed testing and is ready for operation within the FREYJA system.
Hensoldt and Fire Point have signed an agreement to create the Freyja anti-ballistic shield. The system will combine German radars and Ukrainian FP-7.x missiles.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered the formation of new drone units to protect the northern border. He also ordered the development of the non-commissioned officer corps and the strengthening of reserves.
Ukrainian air carrier H3Operations has relocated a Mi-8MTV-1 from South Sudan to Greece for firefighting operations. Despite the risks in the Middle East, the mission was completed on schedule.
Fire Point drones carry out 60% of strikes in Russia. At the Eurosatory-2026 exhibition, the company also presented the FP-9 ballistic missile.
Britain will provide Ukraine with nuclear fuel for two years for £210 million. The new sanctions will restrict the operations of over 600 Russian vessels and the shadow fleet.
The EU will create AI gigafactories to train models on public infrastructure. This will help retain promising tech startups within the bloc.
Macron refused to scrap the digital tax despite Trump's threats to impose 100% tariffs on wine. The leaders will discuss the issue during the G7 summit in Evian.
