What Can We Learn from the Drone War in Ukraine?

What Can We Learn from the Drone War in Ukraine?
26
26
March
,
2026
08:30
-
09:30
Rosenkrantz' gate 7, 0159 Oslo (entrance from Kristian IVs gate)
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The war in Ukraine has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. Drones and unmanned systems are now central tools on the battlefield, turning the conflict into a race where innovation and technological adaptation are decisive. This event offers unique insights into how drones and ground-based robotic systems are used in active combat and how frontline needs drive rapid innovation and development. This event is organised by Defence Ro

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The Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) is not the organiser of this event and does not handle registration.

Event language: Norwegian

Registration and further details are available on the organiser's page:

https://www.polyteknisk.no/program/avskrekking-gjennom-innovasjon-hva-kan-vi-laere-av-dronekrigen-i-ukraina

Date: 26 March 2026

Time: 08:30–09:30 (doors open at 08:00)

Location: Rosenkrantz' gate 7, 0159 Oslo (entrance from Kristian IVs gate)

Officers and drone operators from the Ukrainian Armed Forces will share their experiences, including representatives from the "Da Vinci Wolves" unit and the 59th Infantry Brigade, which are at the forefront of deploying unmanned systems in combat.

The discussion will also explore what these experiences mean for Norway and how lessons from Ukraine can contribute to strengthening innovation and deterrence capabilities. Defence Robotics UA will present how civil society can support military innovation through close cooperation with frontline units.

Speakers include:

  • Oleksandr Yabchanka, Captain and Commander of Unmanned Systems, "Da Vinci Wolves", 59th Infantry Brigade, Ukrainian Armed Forces
  • Oleksii Makhrinskyi, Major and Deputy Commander, "Da Vinci Wolves", 59th Infantry Brigade
  • Ivan Kutiepov, Major, Deputy Commander of the Brigade's UAS Units and Communications Chief, 59th Infantry Brigade
  • Representative from Munkene AS

The event will also feature comments and a panel discussion with Norwegian experts.

Programme highlights

08:00 – Doors open. Coffee and fresh pastries served

08:30 – Opening remarks by Defence Robotics UA

09:30 – Panel discussion concludes. Networking continues

10:00 – End of event

ORGANISERS:  Defence Robotics UA, our member Corporate Communications, and Polyteknisk Forening.

What Can We Learn from the Drone War in Ukraine?
26
26
March
,
2026
08:30
-
09:30
Rosenkrantz' gate 7, 0159 Oslo (entrance from Kristian IVs gate)
Register