Clearly identified operational problem emerging from battlefield conditions or capability gaps and requiring an immediate and practical response
Specific capability, technology, or operational approach developed and deployed to effectively address the identified need
Verifiable records and operational data confirming performance and impact (logs, after−action reports, mission data, procurement documentation)
Institutional and legal safeguards ensuring responsible scaling, including documentation standards, compliance controls, and end−use oversight mechanisms
Ukrainian defence innovation is driven by a structured pipeline. It starts with urgent operational needs identified on the battlefield and moves through practical solutions, verification, and responsible scaling.
This exhibit presents four priority needs and the solutions built around them:
1. Protection from FPV drones
2. Counter-battery response
3. Tactical EW and resilient communications
4. Medium-range capability to disrupt enemy rear areas
a defined operational problem faced by soldiers
a capability or approach developed to address that problem
records that allow verification in real conditions (e.g., logs, reports, mission data)
safeguards for responsible scaling (documentation, controls, end-use oversight)
Developing products across UAVs, robotics, EW/SIGINT, software, and communications
On the Brave1 platform, with hundreds codified to NATO standards and deployed on the front lines
The largest single−year surge in Defence Tech company formation since 2014
From state and private sources between 2022−2025, with rapid year−on−year growth
From frontline operational necessity to scalable, codified capability, Ukraine’s defence ecosystem has evolved into a structured model integrating innovation, battlefield feedback, legal safeguards, and international cooperation — strengthening both national and European security.
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