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Over 430 Companies Seek Access to Ukraine's TrophyLab Weapon Database

Ukraine's defence ministry reports that more than 430 firms have applied to use TrophyLab, an online archive of seized Russian arms.

Ukraine's defence ministry announced that over 430 enterprises have applied for entry to TrophyLab, a digital repository of captured Russian weaponry. So far, more than 130 Ukrainian defence firms and roughly 300 overseas companies have lodged applications. The platform contains over 225 blueprints, component analyses and schematics, contributed by combat units, intelligence services and research institutes, covering items like the T-90M main battle tank and Kinzhal hypersonic missile.

Access is limited to vetted domestic manufacturers, selected scientific institutions, military units and foreign firms already supplying Ukraine or cleared by the ministry. Users may also request physical samples for offline examination, with the option to dismantle or destroy them during testing. TrophyLab is part of Kyiv's broader effort to turn battlefield spoils into technological knowledge for domestic and allied defence development.

Why it matters

The database lets global defence firms study captured Russian weapons, potentially accelerating new counter-technology development.

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