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"Deterring for years and decades": Badrak explained who Ukraine can work with on missiles besides the United States
Launchers of American Patriot systems (Illustrative photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine) Ukraine can cooperate on the production of various types of missiles not only with the United States, Valentyn Badrak, an analyst and director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, said in an article for LIGA.net.
Badrak: We have no designated official responsible for the missile program, ballistic missile tests were postponed twice
Ukrainian OTRK "Sapsan" (Illustrative photo from 2018: Wikipedia) Ukraine currently has no specifically designated state official responsible for implementing the missile program, while ballistic missile tests were postponed twice in the summer of 2026. Valentyn Badrak, an analyst and director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, writes about this in an article for LIGA.net. "Missiles are precisely the weapon that can deter the enemy for years and decades," the expert noted.
Badrak: The missile community says that the FP-9 ballistic missile could effectively be a solution for the Sapsan operational-tactical missile system
Ukrainian Sapsan operational-tactical missile system (Illustrative photo from 2018: Wikipedia) There is a view in professional circles that the FP-9 ballistic missile developed by Fire Point is, in essence, a "technological solution" for the missile of the Sapsan operational-tactical missile system, which is being developed by the Pivdenne Design Bureau.
Analyst explains when Ukraine will be able to produce Patriot missiles: Maybe against new Russian aggression
Patriot launchers (Illustrative photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine) Transferring to Ukraine a license to produce interceptor missiles for the American Patriot air defense systems will not solve current problems, but it may help in a new war with Russia in the future. This is written about in an article for LIGA.netby Valentyn Badrak, analyst, director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies.
"Turnkey" brigades. A military expert revealed what Ukraine could sell along with drones
A soldier from the 116th separate mechanized brigade with P1-SUN interceptor drones (File photo: YEVHEN TITOV / EPA) Along with its drones, Ukraine could also sell services abroad to train units that will operate this equipment. This was stated in a new article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, analyst, director of the Center for Research on the Military, Conversion, and Disarmament.
Swedish Gripen is definitely not worse than Russian Su-30 and Su-35 fighters, says analyst Badrak
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters, which Ukraine expects to buy, are definitely not worse than Russian aircraft due to their combat capabilities Su-30/Su-35, said in an article for LIGA.net director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies Valentyn Badrak. "The military says that Swedish machines are easier to operate, have modern radars and electronic warfare systems, and can take off even from highways and short lanes," the expert noted.
Shmyhal on Ukrainian ballistics: We are very close, but I can't say anything else
Ukraine is "very close" to getting a ballistic missile of its own production, says newly appointed Defense minister Denys Shmyhal, refusing to provide other details. He made the following statement in an interview with the Ukrainian service of the British BBC News. The journalist noted that, as far as he knew, "significant funds" were allocated to the ballistic missile program, and asked when Ukrainians would see domestic ballistic missiles and their regular use against targets in Russia.
"No less than Tomahawk". Americans have the latest ballistics that Ukraine needs – analyst Badrak
Pros a new agreement in the context of the ongoing US-NATO alliance, Ukraine needs to receive the latest long-range PrSM ballistic missiles as much as Tomahawk cruise missiles. This was stated in an article for LIGA.net by director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies Valentyn Badrak. "No less than Tomahawk [long-range cruise] missiles, Ukraine needs the latest Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) with a basic range of 500 kilometers.
It is important for Ukraine to get a US system that shoots down missiles and hits Tomahawk, analyst Badrak says
It would be extremely important for Ukraine to receive the American MRC Typhon ground-based missile system, which is capable of simultaneously firing both anti-aircraft missiles and Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles, said in an article for LIGA.net director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies Valentyn Badrak.
The situation with radars against the Shahed in the Armed Forces of Ukraine - mass production is needed
Ukraine has the potential to create radar systems needed to detect Shaheds and target them with interceptor drones. However, serial national production is needed, was stated in an article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament.
How Ukraine can protect itself from Shaheed attacks - how many interceptors are needed
Ukraine needs to have three interceptor drones for one Russian attack drone and provide a system for detecting the occupiers' UAVs. This was stated in an article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament. "Experts assess the situation as follows: even with a comprehensive air defense system, it is necessary to achieve a situation where the Defense Forces will be able to use three anti-aircraft drones against one enemy UAV.
Ukraine can mass-produce drone-missiles that will exhaust Russian air defenses – Horbulin, Badrak
The Ukrainian "Bars" drone-missile can be mass-produced domestically – it and other similar weapons will allow for both regular strikes on targets deep within Russia and the depletion of the occupiers' air defenses. This was stated in an article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, and Volodymyr Horbylin, first vice-president of the National Academy of Sciences and former secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
Ukraine's 2500 km cruise missile will be financed by Germany – Horbulin, Badrak
In addition to Ukrainian long-range missile-drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, Germany will finance the development and serial production of cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers. This was reported in an article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament, and Volodymyr Horbulin, first vice-president of the National Academy of Sciences and former secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
"Chain reaction". Analyst Badrak explained what Ukraine should expect after the NATO summit
Following the NATO summit, Ukraine can expect funding for weapons and military-technical cooperation in the future. This was stated in an article for LIGA.net about the results of the NATO summit by Valentyn Badrak , director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament.
"Trump is telling a half-truth about Patriot." Analyst Badrak explained why the US has enough systems for Ukraine
In his latest statement about the Patriot system, US President Donald Trump only told half the truth: his country is actually capable of producing enough systems and missiles to sell to Ukraine. This was stated in an article for LIGA.net about the results of the NATO summit by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament.
Badrak announced a new Ukrainian air defense system, which is "slowing down" by AOZ. They responded
Ukraine has its own privately developed anti-aircraft missile system, but its mass production is being slowed down due to the state's position. This was reported in an article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament, citing his own sources. The Defense Procurement Agency (AOZ) responded to LIGA.net that they also purchase air defense systems from Ukrainian manufacturers.
Expert Badrak: NATO's newest missiles may appear in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as early as 2026
The latest missile systems, which are currently in service exclusively with NATO member countries, may appear in the Ukrainian army as early as 2026. This was stated in a large article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak , director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Research. According to him, this is a joint project with one of the European countries, which involves the integration of Ukraine into defense-industrial cooperation.
USA and Ukrainian ballistics. With the arrival of Trump, missile experts advised to survive a certain period – Badrak
American experts, in particular, were involved in the creation of the Ukrainian ballistic missile. After Donald Trump came to power, they advised "to survive a certain period," although they assured that some assistance would remain. This was stated in a large article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army, Conversion, and Disarmament Studies.
Ukrainian ballistics: Zelenskyy confirmed that work is underway to launch the Sapsan into series production
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that work is underway to launch mass production of the Ukrainian Sapsan ballistic missile. The head of state said this during a meeting with journalists on June 13, the Facts ICTV information portal reports. "I was told that there may be questions because information about Sapsan has appeared. So, Sapsan missiles are not today, positive tests were much earlier. Currently, the development of the possibility of mass production of a ballistic missile is underway.
Ukrainian Sapsan ballistic missile faster than ATACAMS and close to Iskanders - new analysis
The Ukrainian ballistic missile "Sapsan" during tests showed a speed of Mach 5.2, said in a large article for LIGA.net Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament. "Probably not thanks to, but despite the "efforts of the authorities", in July 2024 the first successful tests of the first ballistic missile took place. After that, in August, President Zelenskyy announced its creation and the possibility of bringing it to completion.
Ukrainian ballistics "Sapsan" is being launched into series – analyst Badrak
The Ukrainian ballistic missile "Sapsan" successfully passed combat testing in May 2025 and is being launched into mass production. This was reported in a large article for LIGA.net by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army Research, Conversion and Disarmament. According to him, in mid-May 2025, the first successful combat test of Sapsan took place – Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian military facility at a distance of almost 300 kilometers.
How Turkey can help the Ukrainian Air Force under the new US policy – expert's explanation
Cooperation between Kyiv and Ankara in the defense industry could help the Ukrainian Air Force amid the "strange restraint" of the United States regarding assistance to Ukraine. This was stated by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army, Conversion, and Disarmament Studies, in a major article for LIGA.net.
Ukraine can restore aircraft manufacturing thanks to India and create a new long-range missile – expert
Ukraine could revive its aircraft industry by launching joint production of aircraft with India, and use the proceeds to create a long-range air-to-air missile. This was stated by Valentyn Badrak, director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Research, in a large article for LIGA.net.
Why is the Ukrainian government failing to win any victories?
By Valentyn BADRAK, director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies “If Vladimir Putin will continue to fight a 3rd generation war, limited to ground combat, Ukraine will be able to contain it on our own, even under conditions of a very powerful artillery support from Russia. However, it has become possible after the Minsk II accords that Putin will resort to more serious weapons, like aircraft of the 4++ generation and helicopters of the 4+ generation.
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