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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian troops deploy Chuika 3.0 detector to intercept FPV drone feeds
Ukrainian troops are now using the Chuika 3.0 video signal detector, which intercepts the video feed from FPV drones to their operators. The device is among the most popular pieces of technology currently available on the Brave1 Market, a Ukrainian defence technology marketplace for military personnel launched in late April 2025. Source: Brave1 on Facebook Details: The Brave1 Market now offers over 1,100 products, ranging from software to drones. Among the most popular technologies is the Chuika 3.0 detector, developed by BlueBird Drones. It is a form of electronic warfare equipment used for radio-electronic reconnaissance. Brave1 said that it intercepts the analogue video signal from an FPV drone to the operator, allowing the user to view the operator's screen in real time and respond accordingly. "The primary target is FPV drones, but the device can also intercept signals from enemy ground robotic systems and long-range strike UAVs such as the Molniya, provided the signal is analogue," Brave1 noted. The detector has a range of up to 4 km. When a drone with an analogue video signal enters the device's range, Chuika alerts the user with an audio signal that intensifies as the drone approaches. "The screen displays the source of the signal (up to three simultaneously) and its frequencies," Brave1 added. "The operator can switch channels to display the intercepted video feed on screen and determine whether the drone is Ukrainian or Russian, as well as identify its route. The interface is simple and intuitive." Chuika 3.0 scans video signals in 4 to 8 seconds, and its software can even intercept encrypted signals. The manufacturer is said to regularly update and improve the software based on real feedback from the battlefield. Chuika 3.0 Photo: BlueBird Drones "At present, the device operates across three key frequency ranges, covering up to 95% of the most common FPV drone frequencies," Brave1 emphasised. "Plans for this year include the development of a more powerful Chuika 4.0, network interaction and integration with electronic warfare systems." Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukrainian soldiers who film their kills of Russian soldiers or tanks can earn points to purchase weapons from a military tech 'Amazon'
Ukraine has launched a program that gives points to soldiers who kill Russians or destroy their tanks. The Ukrainian units can use the points to buy drones and other equipment from an online store. The store is like "Amazon" but with military technology, a top Ukrainian official said this week. Ukraine has launched a program that awards points to soldiers who verifiably kill Russian troops or destroy their equipment. They can then use these rewards to purchase drones and other weapons from an online "Amazon"-style marketplace. Mykhailo Fedorov, who serves as Ukraine's minister of digital transformation, said this week that his government has launched the Brave1 Market, a website that showcases military technology from the defense industry, including drones, robots, and electronic warfare devices, that are available for purchase. Ukrainian military units can use their funds to purchase equipment directly from the website, which functions "like Amazon," Fedorov wrote on Telegram on Monday. However, instead of selling common items, the Brave1 Market offers "innovations." Military units can also use reward points for purchases. Units are awarded points for killing enemy soldiers or destroying Russian military equipment, so long as they confirm the attack with drone footage and upload it to a military situational awareness network. Once the kill is verified, units receive "ePoints;" the amount depends on the target. Eliminating a Russian soldier reportedly awards six points, while destroying a tank earns 40. These points can be exchanged for military equipment through the Brave1 Market. "The marketplace will significantly simplify the interaction between developers and the military," Fedorov said, per a translation of his remarks on Telegram. He said that military units can choose the right tech in just a few clicks, compare different equipment, contact the manufacturer, and make a deal directly. Fedorov said military units are often unaware of certain equipment available to them, so the new site is intended to offer more transparency. He said that over 1,000 different types of equipment, including various drones, ground robots, guns, and electronic warfare devices, are already on the Brave1 Market. The catalog is extensive — units can even buy cameras, batteries, engines, and satellite communication devices. Much of the material is readily available for viewing on the site, but some sensitive information can only be accessed by certain users. Alex Eine, the section commander of a drone unit in Ukraine's Separate Presidential Brigade, told Business Insider that the points system works best for soldiers who work with small first-person-view (FPV) or bomber drones on the front lines. More frequent missions mean a greater chance of earning points. Eine's unit, known in English as the "Birds of Fury," uses a drone called the Backfire to strike Russian positions behind the front lines. The drone is available on the Brave1 Market for around $60,000 for a pack of three; its value in points is unclear. A popular bomber drone called "Baba Yaga" costs around 43 points, according to Politico, which cited Fedorov's comments at a recent tech conference in Kyiv. The Ukrainian government will pay for the drones ordered with points and deliver them to the units. Fedorov said one unit, Magyar's Birds, had already accumulated over 16,000 points, enough to buy hundreds of drones. The unit's front-line drone operations are well known. The Brave1 Market website lists the unit as the top earner of combat points in March. Other high-earning units include the 59th Separate Assault Brigade, part of the Unmanned Systems Forces, and the 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment, part of the Special Operations Forces. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Ukrainian soldiers who film their kills of Russian soldiers or tanks can earn points to purchase weapons from a military tech 'Amazon'
Ukraine has launched a program that gives points to soldiers who kill Russians or destroy their tanks. The Ukrainian units can use the points to buy drones and other equipment from an online store. The store is like "Amazon" but with military technology, a top Ukrainian official said this week. Ukraine has launched a program that awards points to soldiers who verifiably kill Russian troops or destroy their equipment. They can then use these rewards to purchase drones and other weapons from an online "Amazon"-style marketplace. Mykhailo Fedorov, who serves as Ukraine's minister of digital transformation, said this week that his government has launched the Brave1 Market, a website that showcases military technology from the defense industry, including drones, robots, and electronic warfare devices, that are available for purchase. Ukrainian military units can use their funds to purchase equipment directly from the website, which functions "like Amazon," Fedorov wrote on Telegram on Monday. However, instead of selling common items, the Brave1 Market offers "innovations." Military units can also use reward points for purchases. Units are awarded points for killing enemy soldiers or destroying Russian military equipment, so long as they confirm the attack with drone footage and upload it to a military situational awareness network. Once the kill is verified, units receive "ePoints;" the amount depends on the target. Eliminating a Russian soldier reportedly awards six points, while destroying a tank earns 40. These points can be exchanged for military equipment through the Brave1 Market. "The marketplace will significantly simplify the interaction between developers and the military," Fedorov said, per a translation of his remarks on Telegram. He said that military units can choose the right tech in just a few clicks, compare different equipment, contact the manufacturer, and make a deal directly. Fedorov said military units are often unaware of certain equipment available to them, so the new site is intended to offer more transparency. He said that over 1,000 different types of equipment, including various drones, ground robots, guns, and electronic warfare devices, are already on the Brave1 Market. The catalog is extensive — units can even buy cameras, batteries, engines, and satellite communication devices. Much of the material is readily available for viewing on the site, but some sensitive information can only be accessed by certain users. Alex Eine, the section commander of a drone unit in Ukraine's Separate Presidential Brigade, told Business Insider that the points system works best for soldiers who work with small first-person-view (FPV) or bomber drones on the front lines. More frequent missions mean a greater chance of earning points. Eine's unit, known in English as the "Birds of Fury," uses a drone called the Backfire to strike Russian positions behind the front lines. The drone is available on the Brave1 Market for around $60,000 for a pack of three; its value in points is unclear. A popular bomber drone called "Baba Yaga" costs around 43 points, according to Politico, which cited Fedorov's comments at a recent tech conference in Kyiv. The Ukrainian government will pay for the drones ordered with points and deliver them to the units. Fedorov said one unit, Magyar's Birds, had already accumulated over 16,000 points, enough to buy hundreds of drones. The unit's front-line drone operations are well known. The Brave1 Market website lists the unit as the top earner of combat points in March. Other high-earning units include the 59th Separate Assault Brigade, part of the Unmanned Systems Forces, and the 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment, part of the Special Operations Forces.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine launches marketplace for military to buy weapons
Ukraine has launched Brave1 Market, an online marketplace with the latest technologies for the Ukrainian military, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on April 28 during the Defense Tech Era conference. On the marketplace, military units can purchase equipment and weapons at their own expense. The minister compared the project to online marketplace Amazon, but instead of ordinary goods, the Ukrainian initiative will sell "innovations," he said. "Brave1 Market will become the Amazon for the military, enabling units to buy the needed technologies on the front lines right now. This will help solve the problem of spreading effective technologies, as the military often does not know about solutions already available on the market that could help them complete their tasks more efficiently," Fedorov said. Soldiers will be able to buy equipment and weapons with "ePoints" awarded to military units that confirm the destruction of Russian equipment using video recording from drones. According to the ministry, over 1,000 items, including drones, unmanned ground vehicles, electronic warfare and SIGINT (signals intelligence) systems, as well as components, AI-based technologies, software, and ammunition, are currently listed on the marketplace. Ukrainian soldiers will soon be able to leave reviews for specific products visible to other service members. Read also: 'No point in negotiating:' Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv sows distrust in Trump peace plan We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
