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Natalia Kushnerska

Natalia Kushnerska is the Brave1 lead, Ukraine’s defense tech initiative accelerating military innovation through a collaboration between startups, government, and investors.

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Various unmanned systems already in service with the army are displayed at an event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 11, 2024.

What to expect from Ukraine’s defense innovation in 2025

by Natalia Kushnerska
Despite the uncertainty surrounding a potential resolution to the war, Ukrainians know one thing for sure: we must ramp up our defense capabilities to effectively defend against current and future Russian aggression. This requires the rapid development of asymmetrical solutions to counter Russia's advantages in personnel, material, and financial resources. Russia's invasion of Ukraine underscored the importance of technological innovation in national defense. In fact, cutting-edge technology an