Military Logistics

SYDNEY - Ukraine’s approach to military logistics is fundamentally reshaping how modern warfare manages equipment supply chains. Rather than relying on traditional warehousing systems that have defined military operations for centuries, front-line Ukrainian troops now order drones and ground robots through blockchain-enabled platforms that deliver directly from manufacturers to the battlefield within 24 hours. Lyuba Shipovich, head of the volunteer organization Dignitas Ukraine, unveiled this innovation at the Sydney Dialogue conference organized by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The system, called Blockchain Defense, operates similarly to commercial platforms like Amazon, enabling military units to place orders through a website and receive equipment rapidly without intermediary storage facilities.

Electra, a US-based aerospace startup specializing in hybrid-electric propulsion systems, has launched Electra Defense, a dedicated business unit focused on military applications of its innovative aircraft technology. The decision follows successful completion of government-directed test events conducted with the US Air Force at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Future Flag 25-3 exercise in September 2025. During these critical demonstrations, Electra’s EL2 prototype aircraft executed an operational scenario showcasing command and control of logistics assets, performed quiet ultra-short takeoff and landing maneuvers, and powered up an MQ-9 Reaper UAV to demonstrate agile combat deployment capabilities. These tests validated core military requirements and positioned the company’s technology as a viable solution for evolving defense operational concepts.