Defence Forward

Defence Forward Podcast

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Ukraine is the world's most intense laboratory for defence technology innovation — and the lessons are coming fast. Defence Forward goes inside Ukraine's fighting machine, bringing you unfiltered conversations with the founders building it, the operators using it, and the experts shaping what comes next. Hosted by cylindr Defence and the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation . For defence leaders, investors and anyone who needs to understand where modern warfare is heading.

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Eyes in the Forest: A Platoon Commander on Drone Warfare and the Fight for Serebryansky 10.07.2026 49:35

In this episode, we explore the critical role of drone warfare in Ukraine's ongoing defense efforts, featuring an interview with Lito, a commanding officer of an FPV drone platoon within the National Guard. Discover how Ukraine trains civilian pilots, the evolution of drone tactics, and the significance of operations like those in the Serebryansky Forest. We also delve into technological break...

Why Europe's Defence Mindset Is Still Too Slow | Benjamin Wolba from EDTH 02.07.2026 1:03:28

Most people think defence innovation is all about high-tech weapons and futuristic gadgets. But what if the real game-changer lies in connecting battlefield realities with Europe's slowing ecosystem? Benjamin Wolba, co-founder of the European Defence Tech Hub, pulls back the curtain on how hackathons, startups, and soldier feedback are revolutionizing battlefield tech and why Europe must accel...

Inside the Software That Turns Ukraine's Drone Footage Into 3D Battlefield Maps in Under 90 Minutes 30.06.2026 1:12:22

Viktoriia Yarumchuk, CEO of Farsight Vision, sharesinsights into Farsight Vision’s innovative battlefield intelligence solutions, the technical challenges and the challenges of defence tech integration. Discover how data processing, orthophotos and real-time analytics are transforming military operations. Viktoriia talks about some of the security, operational challenges and technological innovati...

IKEA Logic Speeds up Ukraine’s Production 23.06.2026 1:06:47

Micael Lawson didn't plan on becoming part of Ukraine's defence story. He drove a car full of generators from Trollhattan, Sweden to Fastiv because someone had to. Then he met soldiers at a Brave1 event. They asked for one thing: help us save the lives of our soldiers. That sentence changed the direction of his company. Micael is CEO of Recas Sweden and he now applies years of automotive t...

The Next Military Tech Wave That Will Change Warfare in Ukraine | Mykyta Puz, AZOV 18.06.2026 1:17:59

Mykyta Puz — Miltech Scouting and Partnership Officer at the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, "AZOV". AZOV needs no introduction. The brigade that held the Mariupol Azovstal Steel Plant againstoverwhelming Russian forces in 2022 — and made it legendary — is now fighting in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors of the Donetsk region, one of the most intense battleg...

Inside Ukraine's Deep Strike: Oleksandr Sukhoi on Data-Driven Warfare and 1500km Drone Strikes 06.06.2026 54:08

In March 2026, Ukraine launched more drones into Russian territory in a single month than Russia launched into Ukraine. The 1st Unmanned Aerial Systems Center accounts for more than half of that number. Oleksandr — the head of analytical department — explains the full chain: from mission order and logistics to post-mission reporting and how his team eliminates every bottleneck in between. The 1st...