Western arms makers are lining up to test their weapons on Ukraine's battlefields
A growing number of international companies are testing their defense technology in Ukraine. Danylo Dubchak/Frontliner/Getty Images Ukraine launched a program last year to host companies that want to test their defense technology. Hundreds of companies have expressed interest, and the number is rising, a defense executive said. Western firms are gaining access to the war. But the struggle is adapting rapidly to its demands. KYIV, Ukraine — A growing number of Western defense companies are lining up to test their technology in Ukraine, where drones, robots, and electronic warfare systems are being rewritten by combat almost as quickly as they are built. Through the state-backed " Test in Ukraine " program, which began last summer, hundreds of international companies have applied to bring defense products into the country, test them in realistic combat conditions, and receive feedback from Ukrainian troops. Dozens are testing their systems in Ukraine right now, including on the...
