In the Media

Selected interviews, articles, and appearances. External validation through curated media coverage and Trident Talks.

2026

ForbesArticleMay 3, 2026

Japan’s Terra Drone Bets On Ukraine’s Cheap Way To Stop Shaheds

Ukraine is the global proving ground for low-cost, scalable air defense. The "layered shield" being built today, combining rocket-type and fixed-wing interceptors to stop Shahed-class threats, will dictate global procurement standards for years to come. Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation investment in companies like Amazing drones and WinnyLab is a roadmap for how international defense capital is adapting to high-attrition warfare. As Trident Forward partner Fedir Ted Martynov notes in the May 3 Forbes article below, success is often less about deal size and more about positioning early in a defense ecosystem being built in real-time.

May 3, 2026Read more

ForbesQuoteMarch 21, 2026

Swarmer IPO Surge Puts Ukraine-Born Drone AI In Focus

Ukraine’s war showed how cheap drones can reshape the battlefield, driving demand for faster, lower-cost ways to attack targets and defeat incoming strikes at scale. With growing concern that mass drone raids could overwhelm traditional air defenses, companies like Swarmer are drawing attention for AI systems already tested in combat against Russia.

March 21, 2026Read more

Atlantic CouncilArticleFebruary 17, 2026

Ukrainian defense tech companies must prepare for export opportunities

Ukrainian defense tech companies received the country’s first export permits in early February as Ukraine looks to capitalize on the dramatic recent expansion of the defense sector and boost the wartime economy. The news came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the decision to allow international weapons sales and unveiled plans to establish ten export centers across Europe in 2026. The move to permit Ukrainian arms exports has been a long time coming, with defense tech companies arguing that they have spare production capacity due to the Ukrainian state’s limited purchasing power. With foreign sales now on the agenda, potential participating companies must make sure they are in a position to make the most of the emerging opportunities.

February 17, 2026Read more

Novyny.Live / LinkedInArticleJanuary 26, 2026