Since March 2025, Ukrainians have generated over 550,000 permits for registered weapons via Diia. This service is part of the development of the Unified Register of Weapons system, which the Ministry of Internal Affairs began implementing in June 2023.
Ukraine has been recognized as a world leader in the digital transformation of the public sector, according to the GovTech Maturity Index 2025 report by the World Bank. The country entered Group A, which indicates the most developed and effective solutions in the field of GovTech.
Polish scientists have developed an innovative electromagnetic system called Stratus for the rapid neutralization of drones without explosions. The technology uses powerful electromagnetic pulses to disrupt or destroy the electronic components of drones and has successfully passed laboratory tests.
Scientists have found a link between the level of theobromine in the blood and molecular markers of longevity. High concentrations of theobromine correlate with a slowdown in cell aging.
Ukraine's air defense forces have already received nine modern IRIS-T missile systems. These missiles are capable of rapid maneuvering, hitting targets on head-on courses and during pursuit, and distinguishing real targets from decoys.
Telegram users started reporting service outages around 11:00 AM, with a peak in reports reached at 11:24 AM. Complaints concern problems with the website, server connection, and the application.
Russia and Kazakhstan have postponed the first launch of the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as part of the joint Baiterek space project for additional system checks. The Baiterek program is in its final stages, and the launch was delayed due to falling behind schedule and sanctions.
Frontline Robotics and German Quantum Systems are scaling up production of the Lens drone for tactical reconnaissance and target destruction. This bomber drone can carry up to 2 kg of payload over 10 km and is equipped with a gyro-stabilized camera.
Nvidia makes its largest acquisition ever, buying the assets of AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion. Groq's founders, creators of Google's Tensor Processing Unit, will join Nvidia.
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows Gmail users to change their email address from the "@gmail. com" domain to a new one, while keeping the same Google account. The old address will become an alias, and emails will arrive in the same "Inbox" folder.
The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate has amended the license for the operation of Unit 2 of the South Ukrainian NPP. The operational life has been extended until December 31, 2035, confirming the safety of its functioning.
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Guoan Zheng introduced the Multiscale Aperture Synthesizing Imager (MASI) method, which allows combining measurements from multiple sensors using computational algorithms. This approach eliminates the need for rigid physical synchronization, expanding the capabilities of optical imaging.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to conclude a separate agreement on cooperation in the field of nuclear submarines. Working-level negotiations will begin early next year.
Volkswagen has unveiled the new ID. UNYX 08 electric crossover for the Chinese market. It features an 800 V ultra-fast charging architecture and a range of up to 730 km.
Roscosmos plans to build a stationary power source on the Moon by 2036. The project is being implemented jointly with China to provide energy for the future scientific base and lunar rovers.
The government has adopted a resolution on stable internet in Invincibility Points. Each hub will be equipped with xPON or Starlink, and access will be monitored in real time.
The government has adopted a resolution allowing applications for gambling licenses to be submitted through Diia. This is an important step towards the digitalization and transparency of the gambling business.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive three million FPV drones by the end of this year, which is almost 2. 5 times more than last year. The vast majority of drones are domestically produced, and almost 15,000 ground-based robotic systems have also been supplied.
Russia plans to introduce a single user identifier for all internet platforms, linked to a phone number. This will allow tracking user activity, creating a model of a "digital Gulag."
The F-35 fighter jets' readiness for flight in 2024 was only 50% due to poor maintenance by Lockheed Martin and a lack of Pentagon oversight. Despite this, the Pentagon paid the company $1.7 billion without penalties, and the US Air Force reduced its F-35 order for 2026 due to rising costs.
Ukraine ranked 40th among 195 countries in the Government AI Readiness Index 2025, moving up 14 positions. The country surpassed the US and Great Britain in some criteria, particularly in the digitalization of public services.
The occupation authorities of Crimea have restricted mobile internet until the end of the full-scale war in Ukraine. This decision, according to the occupation head of the peninsula, Aksyonov, is necessary to ensure the security of the peninsula.
Call of Duty series co-founder Vince Zampella died Sunday in a car crash in Southern California. He was known for his work on Medal of Honor, Titanfall, and Apex Legends.
Investigative reporter John Carreyrou, known for exposing Theranos, has filed a lawsuit against xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity. He accuses the companies of using copyrighted books to train their artificial intelligence systems without permission.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the sale of new foreign drones, citing national security risks. The decision, aimed at Chinese manufacturer DJI, does not affect drones already deployed in the US.
Tory Bruno has stepped down as CEO of United Launch Alliance. His resignation comes amid increasing competition and the company's transition to the new Vulcan rocket.
Alphabet acquired Intersect for $4. 75 billion to address the electricity shortage needed for the development of AI technologies. Intersect will operate independently, diversifying energy sources and curbing electricity prices.
A cyberattack crippled France's national postal service, La Poste, three days before Christmas, blocking parcel deliveries and online payments. This caused significant difficulties for millions of people in the midst of the holiday season and dealt a blow to the company, which delivered 2.6 billion parcels last year.
The DevDroid TW 12. 7 ground robotic complex performed tasks on the front line for a month and a half. The robot thwarted attempts by the occupiers to break through, allowing the soldiers of the Third Army Corps to hold their positions without losses.
The world is experiencing a shortage of DRAM chips, threatening the PlayStation, Xbox, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 markets with a new price hike. Memory manufacturers are reorienting towards high-profit solutions for AI data centers, reducing the production of consumer devices.