Ukraine's defense minister has revealed an AI-powered turret, developed by the Brave1 defense tech cluster, is actively being used in combat to intercept enemy drones on the battlefield.

France is planning to establish its own marketplace for drones and electronic warfare systems, drawing inspiration from Ukraine's successful Brave1 Market platform to allow units to independently select equipment.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the expansion of a credit system that allows military units to acquire weapons using points earned on the front lines via the Brave1 Market government platform.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has conducted tests of a new generation of bomber drones at the Brave1 training ground. These advanced drones feature longer range capabilities and enhanced secure communication systems.

The city of Lviv, Ukraine, will host Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2026 on September 16-17, an event focused on defense technology, bringing together manufacturers, investors, and international partners.

US company Shield AI is working with the Brave1 defence cluster to integrate the Hivemind autonomy system into Ukrainian-made drones, enabling missions without a human operator.