# Technologies

Elon Musk has filed a new court petition calling for the dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman.

Non-bank financial institutions can now use the services of the ‘Diya’ app to identify and verify customers when granting loans. The new mechanism allows data to be retrieved from government registers with the user’s consent, which should improve the quality of creditworthiness assessments and enhance the security of financial transactions.

Apple has officially unveiled the new entry-level iPhone 17e, which succeeds the 16e and has effectively cemented its position as the most affordable iPhone in the current range. Meanwhile, the first renders of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone Fold have already appeared online, giving an idea of what the company’s next wave of smartphones might look like.

Kyivstar has launched a new Business Marketplace — an online platform offering digital solutions from partners for sales, marketing, customer service and HR. The first solutions to be featured on the platform are CRM systems, as well as virtual PBX and telephony services.

The French Navy is launching the DANAE programme, under which the country plans to develop and acquire its own armed surface-to-surface unmanned vessels. The first phase is already underway: following a tender in 2025, seven proposals are currently being tested, with a final decision expected by the end of 2027.

The Ukrainian company Fire Point, which manufactures the Flamingo winged missile and long-range drones, has announced that it is in talks with European partners regarding the development of a new air defence system. The company states that it aims to reduce the cost of intercepting a ballistic missile to less than $1 million and to shoot down such a target for the first time by the end of 2027.

The Russian army is using new satellite terminals that operate via satellites built by the European companies Airbus and Thales Alenia Space.

Ukraine is set to receive Tridon Mk2 high-tech air defence systems from Sweden. These will assist in the fight against "suicide bombers".

Kyivstar subscribers can use the Starlink Direct to Cell satellite service in areas without mobile coverage. The technology works without the need for additional devices, provided the basic requirements are met.

Criminals are creating fake websites that mimic the official websites of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres in order to trick Ukrainians into handing over money, personal data and copies of documents. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Main Service Centre urges people to use only official channels when applying for and collecting a driving licence.

April is set to be a month of major changes for the global automotive industry. Ahead of the Beijing Motor Show, Volkswagen Group (China) has announced a veritable ‘parade of new models’: from electric SUVs to Formula 1 cars

The Artemis 2 mission has launched successfully, sending the Orion spacecraft with four astronauts into orbit. For NASA, this is not only a test of its reputation but also the start of a genuine return of humans to the Moon