Military use, international cooperation and the effects of drone conflict.
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The Council has formally selected DECODER for EU support. The project brings together 18 European countries and Ukraine, but approval is not yet an equipment order or proof of operational capability.
A strike on Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences came amid wider attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the growing challenge posed by faster jet-powered drones.
The campaign is scheduled to start on 28 September, bringing military users and developers together. A €1.8 million prize competition forms part of the programme, but procurement and deployment remain separate steps.
Up to 12 UK companies can compete for controlled access to Ukraine’s AI platform. The first phase is self-funded, with later development contracts planned for a smaller group.
The 23 September agreement covers technology sharing and joint manufacturing. Patria links it to planned Finnish drone production, but quantities and delivery dates remain undisclosed in the announcements.
From disrupted oil routes to damaged refineries: how conflicts reach the petrol pump, why diesel is under pressure, and what drones can—and cannot—explain.