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Ukraine and Denmark discussed a missile defence project and the procurement of drones
Ukraine and Denmark discussed expanding defence cooperation, which includes the procurement of Ukrainian drones, the development of air defence capabilities and support for missile programmes
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during testing at a launch site in Florida
During tests in Florida, a rocket belonging to Blue Origin, the company owned by businessman Jeff Bezos, exploded right on the launch pad.
Global spending on AI is set to exceed $2 trillion this year
Global spending on artificial intelligence is set to rise by 47% by the end of 2026, reaching $2.6 trillion.
Ground-based drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces exempt from VAT: Parliament passes law
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15259, which exempts the supply of ground-based robotic systems to the Defence Forces from VAT. The bill was passed by 294 MPs.
Uklon is preparing to launch robotaxis in Ukraine: the vehicles are already being tested at Boryspil Airport
Uklon has begun testing remote vehicle control technology at Boryspil Airport. The project is intended to pave the way for the launch of autonomous vehicles and robotaxis in Ukraine.
North Korea has tested AI-powered missiles for the first time
On 27 May, North Korea conducted a series of tests of new weapons — tactical ballistic missiles, rocket artillery and cruise missiles equipped with an artificial intelligence-based guidance system.
Starlink prices have risen fivefold: a dispute has erupted between the Pentagon and SpaceX over ‘space-age’ tariffs
The US Pentagon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have found themselves at the centre of a dispute over the sharp rise in the cost of using Starlink’s satellite internet for military purposes during the US war against Iran.
The AI assistant Lapathoniia has been launched in Ukraine as a local alternative to ChatGPT
Ukrainian developers have launched the AI assistant Lapathoniia Chat, which is powered by domestic large language models.
Stilman has revealed details of Freya – Fire Point’s more affordable alternative to Patriot
Denis Shtilerman, co-owner of Fire Point, stated at a meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission that the company is working on the Freya project – an air defence system designed to intercept ballistic missiles.
Artificial intelligence will be able to create its own next generations by the end of 2028
Over the next 12 months, artificial intelligence, working in collaboration with humans, could make a scientific discovery that wins a Nobel Prize.
Ukraine is strengthening its air defences using AI and interceptor drones
Ukraine continues to improve its air defence system amid intense Russian attacks. To protect its airspace, it is using artificial intelligence, a network of sensors and low-cost interceptor drones, which are already being produced by the thousands every day.
In Iran, internet access has become a marker of social class and is divided into ‘three tiers’ at exorbitant prices
Iran has introduced a strict 'caste' system for internet access following an 82-day total digital blackout. Whilst officials enjoy unrestricted access to the internet, ordinary citizens are forced to purchase access via VPNs at exorbitant prices.
