Ukraine prepares a tech strike on Russia’s Army. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced a groundbreaking deal: the Netherlands has signed contracts to produce 600,000 Ukrainian-made drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries will begin this year under the “Drone Line” initiative.

The Netherlands’ new defense aid package, worth over €675 million, will also provide 100 unmanned aerial vehicle detection radars and specialized evacuation vehicles for wounded soldiers.

Minister Umerov has thanked the Dutch government and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans for their leadership and support. He has emphasized that this cooperation strengthens Ukraine’s technological edge on the battlefield.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has massively ramped up its production of both reconnaissance and strike drones, including long-range UAVs capable of hitting targets deep inside Russian territory.

One of the most notable recent drone campaigns is Operation Spiderweb, which has redefined modern warfare. On 1 June, Ukraine’s Security Service carried out a special operation that struck 41 aircraft, part of Russia’s nuclear triad.

The mission has become a symbol of a new era of asymmetric warfare, where innovative drone systems and high-tech solutions allow a non-nuclear nation to effectively challenge a nuclear power state.

The Ukrainian National Police’s assault unit, the Lyut’ (“Fury”) Brigade, has received Spanish Pegaso BMR M-600 armored personnel carriers, Militarnyi reported. The deployment was confirmed by a military-focused Telegram channel, Tysk, which shared a photo showing the vehicle equipped with a specially crafted anti-drone grill structure featuring doors for both crew and troops.

Militarnyi noted that the angle of the released photo makes it difficult to identify the exact configuration of the vehicle. However, it suggests that the vehicle could be a BMR-600 VRAC variant used for chemical reconnaissance, previously seen in Ukraine. In January 2024, Militarnyi had also reported Spain’s delivery of two medical BMR M-600 units to Ukraine, refurbished by the company TECNOVE:

No official announcements have been made about the delivery of standard troop transport versions of the BMR-600, but the presence of such a vehicle suggests it may be part of military aid from Spain, Militarnyi suggests.

BMR-600

The BMR-600 is a Spanish 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carrier developed in the early 1970s and mass-produced from 1979. This amphibious APC serves as a mainstay of Spanish ground forces and has been exported internationally.

This amphibious vehicle accommodates 11 troops plus driver and gunner in an aluminum-armored hull. Key features include front-left driver position, right-side engine bay, rear troop compartment with ramp access and dual roof hatches. The 310-hp Pegaso diesel delivers 100 km/h maximum speed via automatic transmission and dual-steered front axles. Amphibious capability relies on wheel propulsion or optional water jets (9 km/h).