Test in Ukraine: Brave1 Cluster Registers 45 Foreign Applications for Arms Trials
The Ukrainian technology cluster Brave1 has already accepted 45 foreign applications for weapons testing as part of the Test in Ukraine initiative, The Gaze reports, citing Brave1 on Facebook.
The largest number of applications for this initiative was submitted by manufacturers of UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and communication and navigation systems. Manufacturers of electronic warfare equipment, laser weapons, missiles, surface drones, AI systems, and anti-drone solutions also wanted to test their products in Ukraine.
The success of this initiative lies in the fact that Ukraine has created favorable conditions for rapid and effective testing of military technologies.
"Everything happens much faster in Ukraine: there is no need to wait months for testing permits, and feedback from technical and military experts comes almost instantly,” explained Andriy Hrytsenyuk, head of Brave1.
“This gives foreign companies a unique opportunity not only to test their products, but also to get real feedback and improve their technology in the shortest possible time," he added.
The launch of the Test in Ukraine initiative symbolizes the strengthening of the defense and technology partnership between Ukraine and the EU, combining Ukrainian military innovations with European scientific achievements to effectively counter modern threats.
The head of Brave1 emphasized the importance of rapid preparation and cooperation to strengthen the EU's defense capabilities.
“No one knows when war may cross the EU's borders, so our common mission is to be as prepared as possible today. Time is short, and we must move quickly, learn, and integrate Ukraine's experience to improve EU defense technologies,” Hrytsenyuk noted.
As The Gaze informed earlier, a month ago, Ukraine’s Brave1 initiative announced the Test in Ukraine program, allowing foreign defense companies to test modern weapons on the front line through remote training and military evaluation.